The Capybaras by Alfredo Soderguit (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Capybaras by Alfredo Soderguit A charming and hilarious tale for kids about how accepting others can enrich us all - featuring capybaras, the beloved animal sensation capturing hearts around the world. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Age range 5 to 9A charming and hilarious tale about how accepting others can enrich us all - featuring capybaras, the beloved animal sensation capturing hearts around the world.In this beautiful and simple book, hens and their chicks are living safe and secure in their coop, or at least it seems that way. They are happy with life as it is, and each hen knows her job. They dont even seem to notice when one of them is carried off from time to time.Until the day the capybaras appear. To the hens, they are too hair, too wet, and too big. They dont even follow the rules! But its hunting season, and the capybaras need refuge.As time passes and days change, minds begin to open and new possibilities appear. Can the hens accept the capybaras after all?This delightful story teaches readers about the importance of caring for each other, no matter our differences. Author Biography ALFREDO SODERGUIT is an award-winning author and illustrator with more than forty books published throughout Latin America, Spain, France, and Italy. He also makes animated films with Palermo Estudio, a collective, which he founded with other illustrators and animators. His prize-winning animated film, Anina, is available on HBO and YouTube in English and Spanish. Review A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2020"[A] gem… Soderguits beguiling picture book offers a direct-enough message: find community in embracing others—even those that seem unfamiliar at first…. Purely exquisite."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review"A call to love and welcome each other, no matter our differences."—Booklist"Soderguits work makes adept use of illustration and design elements to convey meaning, truly honoring the picture book form. Featuring a cast of adorable, expressive animals, this is a simple but multilayered tale of overcoming prejudice, learning to question the status quo, and creating community."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review"A charming tale about forging an unlikely friendship, forming a community, and embracing difference."—New York Public Library"The understated narration pairs brilliantly with the simple but expressive illustrations. Soderguit draws in shades of black on cream paper with accents of red to tell a gentle but subversive story of a community of animals coming together to survive."—Horn Book"A beautiful, articulate, delicately illustrated tale of survival, acceptance and comradery. Alfredo Soderguit manages to simultaneously educate and entertain the reader in this special edition translated from the original Spanish. A powerful story thats more relevant than ever"—Barnes & Noble"A heartwarming story of acceptance and friendship. The simple line drawings lend a sense of innocence to the story, and young readers will learn that caring for others is just as important as caring for themselves. Recommended."—School Library Connection"The spare text of this title by Uruguyuan author/filmmaker Soderguit provides a quiet parable on the immigrant or refugee experience, avoiding overwrought browbeating, and the delicate art."—The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, STARRED review"Young children will be delighted by the final double spread of this beautifully designed picture book with black-and-white drawings with touches of red and a gentle message about accepting others and community building."—International Literacy Associations Childrens Literature Reading and Special Interest Group Promotional Print galley mailingSubmission to all major trade journalsDigital galley promoted on EdelweissPromoted at ALA, Childrens Institute, and other trade showsLibrary promotionInternational reviews Social media campaign and influencer outreach Long Description Age range 5 to 9 A charming and hilarious tale about how accepting others can enrich us all -- featuring capybaras, the beloved animal sensation capturing hearts around the world. In this beautiful and simple book, hens and their chicks are living safe and secure in their coop, or at least it seems that way. They are happy with life as it is, and each hen knows her job. They dont even seem to notice when one of them is carried off from time to time. Until the day the capybaras appear. To the hens, they are too hair, too wet, and too big. They dont even follow the rules! But its hunting season, and the capybaras need refuge. As time passes and days change, minds begin to open and new possibilities appear. Can the hens accept the capybaras after all? This delightful story teaches readers about the importance of caring for each other, no matter our differences. Review Quote "[A] gem... Soderguits beguiling picture book offers a direct-enough message: find community in embracing others--even those that seem unfamiliar at first.... Purely exquisite." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review "A call to love and welcome each other, no matter our differences." --Booklist STARRED review Description for Sales People An Aldana Libros Book. A beautiful and humorous story about friendship and acceptance. An accessible book bound to capture the attention of readers young and old alike. Capybaras are popular animals, featured at more than 60 zoos and game parks across the United States. The author is an award-winning illustrator and animator from South America, whose 2013 animated film, Anina, was nominated for awards around the world, including the Cine Latino Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Details ISBN1771647825 Author Alfredo Soderguit Pages 48 Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Alfredo Soderguit ISBN-10 1771647825 ISBN-13 9781771647823 Format Hardcover Country of Publication Canada UK Release Date 2021-04-13 Series Aldana Libros Illustrations full-color illustrations Publisher Greystone Books,Canada Publication Date 2021-04-13 Imprint Greystone Books,Canada DEWEY 863.7 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2021-06-21 Audience Age 3 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132983290;

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