Ancient Night -- David Alvarez, Hardcover

At the start of things, the elders say,
the universe was hushed and still.
The moon alone shone bright and round
in the star-speckled dark of the sky.

David Álvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country of Mexico and around the world.

Here, in Ancient Night (Noche Antigua), David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time.

Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun.

Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text - and carefully researched backmatter - to accompany David's lush illustrations and story. The book will be published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions, giving young readers everywhere the chance to savor this ancient tale in its most beautiful format possible.

Author: David Alvarez, David Bowles
Publisher: Levine Querido
Published: 03/14/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781646142514
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/01/2023 pg. 57
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2023
Publishers Weekly 01/30/2023
Booklist 02/15/2023 pg. 55
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2023
Foreword 02/27/2023

About the Author
David Álvarez is a graduate of the School of Design of the National Institute of Fine Arts of Mexico (EDINBA) and the winner of numerous international illustration awards. Ancient Night is his first book published in English.

David Bowles is a Mexican American author and translator from South Texas. Among his multiple award-winning books are Feathered Serpent, Dark Heart of Sky: Myths of Mexico, and They Call Me Güero. His translation of The Sea-Ringed World garnered a Batchelder Honor and was a finalist for the International Latino Book Award. In 2017, David was inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters.