Nio Wrestles the World
School year: Year 1, Year 2
No. of pages 40
Published: 2015
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"Nio Wrestles the World" by Yuyi Morales tells the story of a young boy named Nio who faces off against various larger-than-life opponents in wrestling matches. With each encounter, Nio draws upon his strength, creativity, and courage to take on challenges that symbolize obstacles in life. The narrative celebrates themes of resilience, identity, and the power of imagination as Nio navigates these vibrant and engaging battles. Through dynamic illustrations and an empowering storyline, the book conveys the message that with determination and heart, one can conquer fears and emerge victorious in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Square Fish .
Yuyi Morales is an artist, a Brazilian folk dancer, a puppet maker and the former host of a Spanish-language storytelling radio show for children. She grew up in Mexico and now lives with her husband, son and cat in Northern California.
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
The Charlotte Zolotow Award is given annually to the author of the best picture book text published in the United States in the preceding year. Any picture book for young children (birth through age seven) originally written in English and published by a U.S. or Canadian publisher in 2024 will be eligible for consideration for the 2025 Zolotow Award. The book may be fiction, nonfiction or folklore, as long as it is presented in picture book form for children in the birth through age seven range. Translated books, poetry collections, and easy readers are not eligible.
Established in 1998, the award is named to honor the work of Charlotte Zolotow, a distinguished children’s book editor for 38 years with Harper Junior Books. The award was established and is administered by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, a children’s literature library of the School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Each year a committee of children’s literature experts selects the winner from the books published in the preceding year. Members of the selection committee are appointed to a two-year term by the CCBC professional staff based on an individual’s knowledge of children’s books, a demonstrated ability to evaluate children’s books and discuss them critically, and/or direct experience working professionally with children from birth through age seven. A CCBC librarian serves as one of the five members. Members are appointed to staggered, two-year terms. The committee will select one winner. It may also designate up to five honor books and up to ten titles to be included on a highly commended list that will call attention to outstanding writing in picture books.
Georgia Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
Golden Kite - Picture Book Illustration
This book was recognised in the Picture Book Illustration category by the Golden Kite.
Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration
This book was recognised by the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration.