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Genre/Form: | Electronic books picture books Fiction Juvenile works Picture books Livres d'images Juvenile fiction Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse |
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Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Buitrago, Jairo. Walk with me. Toronto ; Berkeley : Groundwood Books, House of Anansi Press, 2017 (OCoLC)913176223 |
Material Type: | Document, Fiction, Juvenile audience, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Jairo Buitrago; Rafael Yockteng; Elisa Amado |
ISBN: | 9781554988587 1554988586 |
OCLC Number: | 980873968 |
Notes: | Translation of: Camino a casa. |
Description: | 1 online resource : color illustrations |
Other Titles: | Camino a casa. |
Responsibility: | Jairo Buitrago ; pictures by Rafael Yockteng ; translated by Elisa Amado. |
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Praise for Walk with MeKirkus Prize FinalistKirkus Best Picture Books 2017New York Public Library Best Books for KidsSchool Library Journal Best Books 2017ALSC Notable Children's BooksCooperative Children's Book Center Best of the Year"Emotionally resonant in the loveliest of ways." - Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW"With guided discussion, youngsters can see beyond the deceptive simplicity of this poignant story. A strong choice for all collections." - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW"The duo behind Two White Rabbits returns with another compassionate portrait of a child negotiating difficult circumstances with grace." - Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW"The richly colored, expressionistic multimedia illustrations add a great deal of depth to the minimal text." - Booklist"Buitrago and Yockteng present a beautiful and complex story of courage and hope where there seems to be none." - Horn Book"Walk With Me is refreshingly original, consistently entertaining, and very highly recommended." - Midwest Book ReviewPraise for Two White Rabbits by Jairo Buitrago, illustrated by Rafael YocktengKirkus Best Picture Books of the YearSchool Library Journal Best Picture Books of the YearNCTE Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children, Recommended Book"This simple, yet poignant picture book beautifully illustrates the life of one migrating family An important and timely picture book for every library collection." - School Library Journal, starred review"A masterpiece of understatement. In leaving readers with much to wonder about, the book packs the most powerful of punches." - Kirkus, starred review"Hope and hardship coexist in this haunting look at refugees fleeing home in hopes of a safer, more secure life." - Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for Jimmy the Greatest! by Jairo Buitrago, illustrated by Rafael YocktengKirkus Best Children's BooksHorn Book FanfareSchool Library Journal's 100 Magnificent Children's Books"Eye-opening inspiration in this unassuming import from Colombia." - Kirkus, starred review"This gentle tale of self-fulfillment and acceptance will be a winning addition to collections." - School Library Journal, starred review"In a world where so many must leave their homes to find work, it's inspiring to see Jimmy able to do a truly great thing, right where he wants to." - Horn Book, starred review Read more...


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