"It's hard to take one's eyes off this book, the wood sculptures are so appealing, so re-readings are probable."--Chicago Tribune "Direct and charming."-- Publishers Weekly "This second work by the author of ABeCedarios follows its predecessor's highly praised concept and design."-- Kirkus Brothers Martin and Quirino, along with other family members, carved these figures from the wood of the flowering jacaranda tree. All are farmers but supplement their income carving these beautiful creatures in the little mountain town of La Union Tejalapam, Oaxaca.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2017 by Cinco Puntos Press, U. S. .

Cynthia Weill is director of the Center for Children's Literature at the Bank Street College of Education in New York City. She is the author of the successful First Concepts in Mexican Folk Art series.