Author : Francisco X Alarcon, Illustrator : Maya Christina Gonzalez
Preschool - 2nd Grade

Animalario del Iguazu - Animals Poems of the Iguazu

Animalario del Iguazu - Animals Poems of the Iguazu, Hardcover, Bilingual, Book, Francisco X Alarcon, Maya Christina Gonzalez, Preschool - 2nd Grade, 9780892392254, $16.95

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In the magical rainforest of the Iguazu National Park, toucans have two papaya slices for a beak, and butterflies are the multicolored flowers of the air. Great dusky swifts watch over the park, and the untamed spirits of jaguars roam the jungle. Spanning three countries : Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay : the thundering waterfalls and lush green rainforests of the Iguazu have dazzled visitors for centuries, and are now in danger of being lost.

Following the Amerindian oral tradition, award-winning Chicano poet Francisco X. Alarcon lets the animals of the Iguazu speak for themselves in their own soaring, roaring, fluttering voices, and the resulting poems are as urgent as they are beautiful and humorous. Maya Christina Gonzalez's mixed media illustrations bring the colors and textures of the Iguazu rainforest to vibrant life.

Listen to Vienna Rose read Animal Poems of the Iguazu to you.  A marvelous example of the magical encounter between a child and books that we wish for all children.

"...the poems express hope, longing, and give a unique perspective on life as a continuum : The deep, vibrant, and arresting colors convey the great diversity and vivacity of rainforest life� An excellent tools for patterning student poetry, this is also excellent literature....” —Criticas Magazine, Starred Review

“Alarc�n's poems lovingly invite young readers into a vibrant, colorful, and very �alive� world of the Iguazu Waterfalls and Argentine rainforest.” —Robert Cox, President of the Sierra Club

“Teaching children about the rich biodiversity of the rainforest is a key part of guiding them to become good global citizens. Animal Poems of the Iguaz� will enchant young readers while at the same time raise their awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife and our natural resources.” —Tensie Whelan, Executive Director of Rainforest Alliance

“This is a lovely book that illustrates (literally) the restorative benefits of nature time, for children and adults.”
—Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

“The poems capture the conscience and soul of the jungle and will lead children on an enchanting walk through the Iguazu rainforest : Such magical biodiversity will surely inspire the next generation of environmental activists who will learn that all riches are born of the natural world, just as the indigenous Guarani have known for centuries.” —Jared Blumenfeld, Director of San Francisco Department of Environment

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