Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the Alebrije
From Sibert Awardâ and Pura BelpreÌ Medalâwinning creator Duncan Tonatiuh comes a highly original fable inspired by Mexican folk art.
The city of Mousetepec is a lively place filled with color, music, and alegrĂa (joy). But everything changes one night when the shadow of un gato appears, growing larger and larger until it looms over the whole city. Fiestas are cancelled and the mercado empties as the cat terrorizes the townsfolk.
To save their town, two little mouse siblingsâVida and her brother, MĂĄximoâmake a brave plan to scare away the cat after a bright, fantastical creature called an alebrije appears to them in a dream.
Acclaimed author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh presents this imaginative fable that will encourage young readers to confront any âshadowsâ they may face in their lives with a spirit of courage and alegrĂa.
Includes a note on alebrijes, the inspiration behind this fable, glossary, pronunciation guide, and bibliography.
- Duncan Tonatiuh
- 48 pages
- 9.4 inches W x 10.3 inches L
- Hardcover
- Abrams Books for Young Readers
- Ages 4 to 8
- 2025
- Childrenâs
- Item #: 9781419764592
From Sibert Awardâ and Pura BelpreÌ Medalâwinning creator Duncan Tonatiuh comes a highly original fable inspired by Mexican folk art.
The city of Mousetepec is a lively place filled with color, music, and alegrĂa (joy). But everything changes one night when the shadow of un gato appears, growing larger and larger until it looms over the whole city. Fiestas are cancelled and the mercado empties as the cat terrorizes the townsfolk.
To save their town, two little mouse siblingsâVida and her brother, MĂĄximoâmake a brave plan to scare away the cat after a bright, fantastical creature called an alebrije appears to them in a dream.
Acclaimed author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh presents this imaginative fable that will encourage young readers to confront any âshadowsâ they may face in their lives with a spirit of courage and alegrĂa.
Includes a note on alebrijes, the inspiration behind this fable, glossary, pronunciation guide, and bibliography.
- Duncan Tonatiuh
- 48 pages
- 9.4 inches W x 10.3 inches L
- Hardcover
- Abrams Books for Young Readers
- Ages 4 to 8
- 2025
- Childrenâs
- Item #: 9781419764592
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From Sibert Awardâ and Pura BelpreÌ Medalâwinning creator Duncan Tonatiuh comes a highly original fable inspired by Mexican folk art.
The city of Mousetepec is a lively place filled with color, music, and alegrĂa (joy). But everything changes one night when the shadow of un gato appears, growing larger and larger until it looms over the whole city. Fiestas are cancelled and the mercado empties as the cat terrorizes the townsfolk.
To save their town, two little mouse siblingsâVida and her brother, MĂĄximoâmake a brave plan to scare away the cat after a bright, fantastical creature called an alebrije appears to them in a dream.
Acclaimed author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh presents this imaginative fable that will encourage young readers to confront any âshadowsâ they may face in their lives with a spirit of courage and alegrĂa.
Includes a note on alebrijes, the inspiration behind this fable, glossary, pronunciation guide, and bibliography.
- Duncan Tonatiuh
- 48 pages
- 9.4 inches W x 10.3 inches L
- Hardcover
- Abrams Books for Young Readers
- Ages 4 to 8
- 2025
- Childrenâs
- Item #: 9781419764592
