"Waiting for the Biblioburro" by Monica Brown tells the charming story of a young girl named Ana who lives in a small village in Colombia, where books are scarce. Ana eagerly awaits the arrival of the Biblioburro, a traveling library carried by a donkey named Alpha and Beta. The story emphasizes the importance of reading and education, showcasing Ana's joy and excitement as she discovers new worlds through stories. The beautifully illustrated book highlights themes of imagination, community, and the transformative power of literature, inspiring children to find joy in reading and the adventures it brings. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

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 in 2011 by Tricycle Press .

Monica Brown, Ph. D. is the author of many award winning books for children, including Waiting for the Biblioburro , and Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina . Monica's books are inspired by her Peruvian and Jewish heritage and desire to bring diverse stories to children. John Parra is an award-winning illustrator whose books have received starred reviews. He has received the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for illustration, the International Latino Book Award for Best Children's Book Illustrations, and three Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor awards. He lives in Queens, New York.