{"product_id":"9781646142514","title":"Ancient Night","description":"\u003cb\u003eAt the start of things, the elders say,\u003cbr\u003e the universe was hushed and still.\u003cbr\u003e The moon alone shone bright and round\u003cbr\u003e in the star-speckled dark of the sky.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e David Álvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country of Mexico and around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here, in \u003ci\u003eAncient Nig\u003c\/i\u003eht (\u003ci\u003eNoche Antigua\u003c\/i\u003e), David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAncient Night\u003c\/i\u003e is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text – and carefully researched backmatter – to accompany David’s lush illustrations and story. The book will be published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions, giving young readers everywhere the chance to savor this ancient tale in its most beautiful format possible.","brand":"David Bowles","offers":[{"title":"Levine Querido c\/o Chronicle Books |  Hardback  |  2023-03-21","offer_id":44150901768447,"sku":"9781646142514","price":28.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/products\/BNCImageAPI_fbe912fc-85ad-4fe0-801c-5d71ea2e714d.jpg?v=1675017349","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781646142514","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}