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Galardonado creador Duncan Tonatiuh da vida a una querida leyenda mexicana ¡Mención de Honor del Premio Pura Belpré al Ilustrador y un Libro Infantil Notable de ALA/ALSC! Itza era la princesa más hermosa de la tierra, y muchos pretendientes viajaban de todas partes para cortejarla. Aun siendo la hija del emperador, Itza no quería casarse con un hombre de poder y riqueza. En cambio, se enamoró de Popoca, un valiente guerrero que peleaba en el ejército de su padre, quien no le ofreció riquezas, sino la promesa de quedarse a su lado para siempre. El emperador no quería que su hija se casara con un simple guerrero, aunque reconocía la valentía de Popoca. Por lo que le ofreció un trato: si el guerrero lograba derrotar a su enemigo, Garra de Jaguar, entonces el emperador les permitiría casarse a Itza y a Popoca. Pero Garra de Jaguar tenía un plan para frustrar al guerrero. ¿Estará todo perdido? Hoy existen dos majestuosos volcanes, Popocatépetl e Iztaccíhuatl, que pueden verse desde la Ciudad de México. Ellos han sido admirados y venerados por muchas generaciones, dando origen a varias historias y mitos acerca de su creación. En La princesa y el guerrero, el premiado autor e ilustrador Duncan Tonatiuh nos relata una de las leyendas mas queridas de México. La integración de palabras en náhuatl (definidas con una guía de pronunciación en el glosario) en la narración brinda una gran oportunidad para presentar y explorar otra faceta de la antigua cultura azteca.

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"""There is a solemn tone to the simple storytelling, which simultaneously evokes the antiquity of the tale and makes it accessible to younger independent readers."" -- ""Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""A skillfully crafted recounting of a somber tale of love and devotion.""-- ""Publishers Weekly"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""Award-winning author/illustrator Tonatiuh successfully retells this ancient tale using his distinctive and artistic illustrations with spare but effective text... Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony; a first purchase for all folklore collections.""-- ""School Library Journal"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""The appealing story, the powerful illustrations, and the celebration of the Aztec culture make this a sure thing for those looking for a story, while an extensive author's note goes a step beyond, adding to the impact of the tale with a great deal of historical and cultural information.""-- ""Booklist"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""Tonatiuh's storytelling grows more assured with each title; this may be his best yet.""-- ""The Horn Book"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""Using his trademark digital collage style, the author crafts brutally stunning scenes full of sharp angles using a palette of earthy, evocative colors. The text pops with incisive purpose, making every action feel monumental... Equal parts melancholic and transcendent--a genuine triumph.""-- ""Kirkus"""

"""There is a solemn tone to the simple storytelling, which simultaneously evokes the antiquity of the tale and makes it accessible to younger independent readers."" -- ""Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"" ***STARRED REVIEW*** 'The Spanish translation flows naturally and seamlessly integrates N�huatl words...An exceptional and must-have addition to Spanish-language collections."" -- ""School Library Journal"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""A skillfully crafted recounting of a somber tale of love and devotion.""-- ""Publishers Weekly"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""Award-winning author/illustrator Tonatiuh successfully retells this ancient tale using his distinctive and artistic illustrations with spare but effective text... Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony; a first purchase for all folklore collections.""-- ""School Library Journal"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""The appealing story, the powerful illustrations, and the celebration of the Aztec culture make this a sure thing for those looking for a story, while an extensive author's note goes a step beyond, adding to the impact of the tale with a great deal of historical and cultural information.""-- ""Booklist"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""Tonatiuh's storytelling grows more assured with each title; this may be his best yet.""-- ""The Horn Book"" **STARRED REVIEW** ""Using his trademark digital collage style, the author crafts brutally stunning scenes full of sharp angles using a palette of earthy, evocative colors. The text pops with incisive purpose, making every action feel monumental... Equal parts melancholic and transcendent--a genuine triumph.""-- ""Kirkus"""

"***STARRED REVIEW*** 'The Spanish translation flows naturally and seamlessly integrates N�huatl words...An exceptional and must-have addition to Spanish-language collections."" --School Library Journal **STARRED REVIEW** ""A skillfully crafted recounting of a somber tale of love and devotion.""--Publishers Weekly **STARRED REVIEW** ""Award-winning author/illustrator Tonatiuh successfully retells this ancient tale using his distinctive and artistic illustrations with spare but effective text... Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony; a first purchase for all folklore collections.""--School Library Journal **STARRED REVIEW** ""The appealing story, the powerful illustrations, and the celebration of the Aztec culture make this a sure thing for those looking for a story, while an extensive author's note goes a step beyond, adding to the impact of the tale with a great deal of historical and cultural information.""--Booklist **STARRED REVIEW** ""Tonatiuh's storytelling grows more assured with each title; this may be his best yet.""--The Horn Book **STARRED REVIEW** ""Using his trademark digital collage style, the author crafts brutally stunning scenes full of sharp angles using a palette of earthy, evocative colors. The text pops with incisive purpose, making every action feel monumental... Equal parts melancholic and transcendent--a genuine triumph.""--Kirkus ""There is a solemn tone to the simple storytelling, which simultaneously evokes the antiquity of the tale and makes it accessible to younger independent readers."" --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"

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Duncan Tonatiuh (toh-nah-tee-YOU) es un galardonado autor e ilustrador. Es mexicano y americano. Se crio en San Miguel de Allende, México, y se graduó de Parsons School of Design y Eugene Lang College en Nueva York. Su obra está inspirada en el arte precolombino. Su objetivo es crear imágenes y cuentos que honren el pasado, pero que también sean relevantes para la gente de hoy día, especialmente para los niños. Actualmente vive en San Miguel con su familia, pero viaja a menudo a los Estados Unidos.

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