Ancient Night, David Alvarez
Ancient Night, David Alvarez
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Ancient Night

Author: David Álvarez, David Bowles

Narrator: David Bowles

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/14/2023


Synopsis

"At the start of things, the elders say,
the universe was hushed and still.
The moon alone shone bright and round
in the star-speckled dark of the sky.

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.

Here, in Noche antigua (Ancient Night) David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time.

Noche antigua (Ancient Night) 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.

Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text – and carefully researched backmatter – to accompany David’s lush 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.David Bowles"

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa on August 05, 2023

Luminous illustrations in rust, teal and olive set against a warm, inky night sky, tell a calm and mythical tale of how two rivals, Rabbit and Opossum, care for, threaten and then repair the moon and the sun. Bowles poetic text is inspired by Álvarez’s powerful and charming illustrations which draw......more

Goodreads review by Adrienne on November 22, 2024

The moon has inspired so many stories. This one is based on Mesoamerican myths and follows Rabbit and Opossum through the moon’s phases. The illustrations really capture that lunar glow that eludes and enchants.......more

Goodreads review by Anne on April 25, 2023

Such a beautiful book! I wish it'd been around for me to read in my childhood, what with the gorgeous drawings and fabulous tale and all. But since I'm an adult, I guess I have to be happy enough that the author was on a panel at ComicCon at Home back in 2020 (which I attended free online) so his wo......more

Goodreads review by Mona on November 08, 2023

This picture book has amazing illustrations that reflect the poetic text and the mythological story of the creation of the sun and moon. The story is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: The rabbit, the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before human......more