Para los fanáticos de El camioncito azul, El camión rojo y La pequeña locomotora que sí pudo, llega esta oda en verso a un colorido autobús de América del Sur y a la esencia colectiva de su gente.
Este alegre libro-álbum rimado es el primer libro de la autora, fue ilustrado por la estimada creadora de Luces nocturnas e Hicotea, y acompaña al icónico bus, o chiva, en su recorrido por las escarpadas montañas de los Andes, celebrando la rica cultura y el exuberante paisaje de Colombia que la película Encanto, de Disney, presentó de manera tan espléndida.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
For fans of The Little Blue Truck, Red Truck and The Little Engine That Could, a rhyming ode to a colorful South American bus and the collective spirit of its people.
This joyful and rhyming picture book written by a debut author and illustrated by the beloved creator of Nightlights and Hicotea, follows the iconic bus, or chiva, as it navigates the rugged Andes mountains, celebrating the rich culture and landscape of Colombia that was so beautifully showcased in Disney’s Encanto.
Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year
Praise for ¡Me llamo la Chiva!
"This picture book is a great read-along and even contains a short glossary in the back, in case readers are not familiar with some of the terms for foods or other regional words. This book has been translated into Spanish and adapted in rhyme, making it a delight in both languages." —Booklist
Karol Hernández nació y creció en Colombia. Vive en el Sur de la Florida con su esposo,sus tres hijos y dos perros. Karol es una galardonada mercadotécnica, ejerce la astronomía en el patio desu casa y es fotógrafa aficionada. Este es su primer libro infantil.
Lorena Alvarez Gómez es la autorae ilustradora de Luces nocturnas e Hicotea, y también ha hecho ilustraciones para publicaciones independientes, anuncios publicitarios y revistasde moda. Lorena trabaja desde su estudio, en sucasa, en Bogotá, Colombia, acompañada de música y seres queridos. Le encanta pintar, cuidar a su perroy leer historietas.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
Karol Hernández was born and raised in Colombia. She currently lives in Florida with her husband, three kids, two dogs, and a fish. https://karolitadotcom.wordpress.com/
Lorena Alvarez Gómez is a comic artist and illustrator who loves to work with color and experiment with diverse techniques. She is the author and illustrator of Nightlights and Hicotea and she has also made illustrations for independent publications, advertising and fashion magazines. Lorena works from her home studio in Bogotá, Colombia, surrounded by music and loved ones. She loves to paint, take care of her dog and read comic books. Visit her at http://www.lorenaalvarez.com/ and on instagram at @artichoke_kid.
Para los fanáticos de El camioncito azul, El camión rojo y La pequeña locomotora que sí pudo, llega esta oda en verso a un colorido autobús de América del Sur y a la esencia colectiva de su gente.
Este alegre libro-álbum rimado es el primer libro de la autora, fue ilustrado por la estimada creadora de Luces nocturnas e Hicotea, y acompaña al icónico bus, o chiva, en su recorrido por las escarpadas montañas de los Andes, celebrando la rica cultura y el exuberante paisaje de Colombia que la película Encanto, de Disney, presentó de manera tan espléndida.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
For fans of The Little Blue Truck, Red Truck and The Little Engine That Could, a rhyming ode to a colorful South American bus and the collective spirit of its people.
This joyful and rhyming picture book written by a debut author and illustrated by the beloved creator of Nightlights and Hicotea, follows the iconic bus, or chiva, as it navigates the rugged Andes mountains, celebrating the rich culture and landscape of Colombia that was so beautifully showcased in Disney’s Encanto.
Reviews
Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year
Praise for ¡Me llamo la Chiva!
"This picture book is a great read-along and even contains a short glossary in the back, in case readers are not familiar with some of the terms for foods or other regional words. This book has been translated into Spanish and adapted in rhyme, making it a delight in both languages." —Booklist
Author
Karol Hernández nació y creció en Colombia. Vive en el Sur de la Florida con su esposo,sus tres hijos y dos perros. Karol es una galardonada mercadotécnica, ejerce la astronomía en el patio desu casa y es fotógrafa aficionada. Este es su primer libro infantil.
Lorena Alvarez Gómez es la autorae ilustradora de Luces nocturnas e Hicotea, y también ha hecho ilustraciones para publicaciones independientes, anuncios publicitarios y revistasde moda. Lorena trabaja desde su estudio, en sucasa, en Bogotá, Colombia, acompañada de música y seres queridos. Le encanta pintar, cuidar a su perroy leer historietas.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
Karol Hernández was born and raised in Colombia. She currently lives in Florida with her husband, three kids, two dogs, and a fish. https://karolitadotcom.wordpress.com/
Lorena Alvarez Gómez is a comic artist and illustrator who loves to work with color and experiment with diverse techniques. She is the author and illustrator of Nightlights and Hicotea and she has also made illustrations for independent publications, advertising and fashion magazines. Lorena works from her home studio in Bogotá, Colombia, surrounded by music and loved ones. She loves to paint, take care of her dog and read comic books. Visit her at http://www.lorenaalvarez.com/ and on instagram at @artichoke_kid.
