Name: When my dad Went to the Jungle
Price: 16.92 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Gusti
ISBN: 9781771646703

Type

Physical Book

Author

Gusti

Publisher

Greystone Kids

Year

2020

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781771646703

Synopsis "When my dad Went to the Jungle "

A young boy shares exciting facts and stories about the peoples, plants, and animals who inhabit the Amazon rainforest. In this original, uplifting book from one of Argentina's most acclaimed children's writers, a young boy records his dad's stories of the Amazonian jungle in his journal. As he does, he can't help but compare his own life. When you visit the rainforest, you should ask the Sapara peoples for permission and be respectful, just like when you visit your neighbor in the city. Smoked fish is delicious in the rainforest-but hard to make in your bedroom. The rainforest is like a great big house for plants, animals, and spirits, but it's disappearing, little by little. Filling his journal with imaginative drawings and words, the boy decides what he would do if he visited the rainforest: Invite the spirits for donuts and hot cocoa! Inspired by the author's volunteer efforts to assist the Sapara peoples in protecting an endangered bird, When My Dad Went to the Jungle portrays a young boy exploring big ideas about the natural world. As he journals, the young boy realizes that, even though life for the Sapara peoples is very different from his own, a little bit of the rainforest lives inside of all of us. If we let it grow, then we will always respect the lands we walk, gather, and play on. An Aldana Libros book

Gusti

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Gusti is an Argentine illustrator and writer, known for his unique style in children's and young adult literature. His work is characterized by a visual narrative full of color and sensitivity, addressing deep themes in an accessible way for the younger audience. Among his most notable works are "El árbol de las cosas" (2005), "La peor señora del mundo" (1999), and "La casa del árbol" (2013), where he combines illustration and text to create unforgettable stories.

Throughout his career, Gusti has established himself as one of the leading figures in children's literature in Argentina, standing out for his ability to connect with children and impart important life lessons. His work has been widely recognized in the literary field, making him an influential figure in the landscape of contemporary children's literature.

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