My First Book of Proverbs/Mi primer libro de dichos - Softcover

Gonzalez, Ralfka; Ruiz, Ana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0892392002 ISBN 13: 9780892392001

Publisher: Children's Book Press, 2002

Synopsis

In this collection of Mexican dichos (proverbs), artists Ralfka Gonzalez and Ana Ruiz bring to life their favorite sayings from Mexico and the United States. These dichos celebrate life and culture, reminding young readers that “Donde hay gana, hay mana / Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” With vibrant color and folk art flavor, the festive paintings draw readers into a whimsical world where bumblebees play bongo drums and roosters sing all day. The cloth edition is an American Booksellers Kids’ Pick of the Lists and a National Parenting Publications Gold Medal Winner. “One might describe this book with the dicho, ‘Chiquito pero picoso.’ Small, but very hot.” — Children’s Book Review “Brilliantly hued...somewhere between a southwestern sensibility and the look of urban graffiti...” — Publishers Weekly

About this title

About the Authors

Ralfka Gonzalez is a self-taught artist whose work creates an important bridge between folk art tradition and contemporary art. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he now lives in San Francisco, California.

Ana Ruiz is a self-taught painter, writer and sculptor. She has also designed theater sets and organized art workshops for young people. Born in Barcelona, Spain, she now lives in San Francisco, California.

Ralfka Gonzalez is a self-taught artist whose work creates an important bridge between folk art tradition and contemporary art. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he now lives in San Francisco, California.

Ana Ruiz is a self-taught painter, writer and sculptor. She has also designed theater sets and organized art workshops for young people. Born in Barcelona, Spain, she now lives in San Francisco, California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Children's Book Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0892392002
• ISBN 13: 9780892392001
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32