La vaca Tomasa - Tomasa the Cow, Del Sol Books

Author : Christian Pietrapiana, Illustrator : Christian Pietrapiana
Preschool - 2nd Grade

La vaca Tomasa - Tomasa the Cow, Softcover, Bilingual, Book, Christian Pietrapiana, Christian Pietrapiana, Preschool - 2nd Grade, 9781558852853, $7.95
La vaca Tomasa - Tomasa the Cow, Hardcover, Bilingual, Book, Christian Pietrapiana, Christian Pietrapiana, Preschool - 2nd Grade, 9781558852846, $15.95

This whimsical bilingual children’s picture book celebrating individuality and curiosity is now available in paperback for the first time.

What is it that makes Tomasa stand out from the herd? Is it her friendship with Caesar the Bird? Is it her one horn, which makes Tomasa look different from all the other cows? Or is it deeper than that - in the dreams that drive her to escape the dairy farm and roam, "happy and confused," in search of her rightful place in the world?

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“Tomasa was a cow with an unusual destiny.” So begins this story about a singular cow with only one horn-and an extraordinary tale! But what is it that makes Tomasa the Cow stand out from the herd? Is it her friendship with Caesar the Bird? Is it her one horn, which makes her look different from all the other cows? Or is it deeper than that-in the dreams that drive her to escape the dairy farm and roam, “happy and confused,” in search of her rightful place in the world? The curious, whimsical paintings of Pietrapiana will bewilder tedious adults and enchant children everywhere. Praise for Tomasa the Cow / La vaca Tomasa: “A clever bilingual story about a cow who is bold enough to go out into the world to find freedom . . . Tomasa . . . through her marvelous story, teaches a lesson we would all want to learn.” -Dallas Morning News “. . . a fascinating mix of perspectives and colors.” -school library journal Artist and author Pietrapiana was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he began his studies in art. He would eventually pursue his painting endeavors in Milan, Italy. His work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, and collections in New York, London, Los Angeles, Miami, and other major cities. Tomasa the Cow / La vaca Tomasa is his first picture book for children. Incidentally, Pietrapiana does not have a cow in his New York City apartment at this time.

The Dallas Morning News, May 2000: "A clever bilingual story . . . Tomasa eventually does find herself and, through her marvelous story, teaches a lesson we would all want to learn."

Nana's Book Warehouse, Winter/Spring 2000: "A wonderful bilingual story that reaches kids of all ages - myself included . . . You will love Tomasa the one-horned cow."

El Almacen de Libros de Nana, Invierno/Primavera 2000: "Un cuento bilingüe que llega a los niños de todos los edades, incluyéndome a mi ... [Tomasa] encuentra al mar y de nada aparece una criatura mágica."

Barbara Higdon, The San Antonio Express-News, June 2000: "Quirky drawings in vivid splashes of color."