Mariana Llanos

Broschiertes Buch

Run, Little Chaski! (Bilingual Haitian Creole & English)

Beschreibung

"Un singular periplo en los Andes" - El Comercio In this tale set in the ancient Inka (sometimes spelled Inca) empire, Little Chaski has a big job: he is the Inka King's newest royal messenger. On his first day delivering messages he stops to help several creatures in need along the way, causing him to nearly miss his sunset deadline. But the kindness he bestowed on these animals winds up helping him in surprising ways. In this bilingual Haitian Creole and English edition, descriptive language and bold illustrations give readers insight into Little Chaski's nervousness and excitement as he runs the Inka Trail, working earnestly to fulfill the responsibilities of his new role. * Develop early English and Haitian Creole language skills * Endnotes include a glossary of Quechua words and information about the Inka Empire, Chaskis (messengers) and the Inka Trail.

Autor

Mariana Llanos is a Peruvian-born writer of children's literature. Her books include Luca's Bridge, Eunice and Kate, Kutu the Tiny Inca Princess, and Poesia Alada. In 2017, she was selected as the Best Latino Artist by the Hispanic Arts Council of Oklahoma, where she resides. She is a member of the SCBWI and currently serves as the Inclusion and Diversity Chair for their Oklahoma Chapter. When she's not writing, she enjoys baking, spending time with her children, and visiting schools to ignite the love for reading. Mariana Ruiz Johnson is an award-winning children's book illustrator and author. She likes to explore the narrative power of illustration and the relationship between images and words. Using vibrant palettes and different patterns and textures, she combines traditional techniques and digital media. Mariana lives in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina with her husband and two children.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Barefoot Books
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Altersempfehlung: 3 bis 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. September 2025
• Englisch, Haitisches Creolisch
• Abmessung: 250mm x 246mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 476g
• ISBN-13: 9798888597705
• Artikelnr.: 74141918