Showing 1–6 of 6 titles
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Dreamers
Morales and her young son discover how they fit into their strange new country when they find the public library in this gorgeous, personal picture book. -
Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
Morales' energetic and playful illustrations capture the essence of Mexican culture with bold and humorous motifs that illuminate Grandma Beetle's vitality and Señor Calavera's expressiveness- Nonfiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780811837583
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Just in Case
In “Just in Case,” Morales' vibrant, shimmering jewel-tone colors masterfully capture the exuberant and playful story of Señor Calavera's quest to find the perfect birthday gift for Grandma Beetle. Part ghost story, part trickster tale, the book features motifs from Mexican culture that represent each letter of the Spanish alphabet. -
Los Gatos Black on Halloween
Rhyming text describes spooky monsters of many types gathering for a ball. However, the rollicking fun is interrupted by the scariest creatures of all in a surprise ending that will delight readers of all ages. Morales' eerily glowing illustrations capture the blend of traditional Halloween and Día de los Muertos symbols, matching the humorous interplay of Spanish and English in the text. Historical allusions and whimsical figures delight the eye in this timeless story. -
Niño Wrestles the World
Presenting Niño! Our underdressed lucha libre hero defeats almost all comers. Yuyi Morales' clever use of fonts, text bubbles, word art and vibrant illustrations energizes this world-class wrestling match. The book was written by Yuyi Morales and published by Roaring Brook Press.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596436046
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Viva Frida
“Viva Frida” uses rich, vibrant color photographs and minimal evocative text to beautifully portray the unique imagination and creativity of an iconic Latina artist. Morales blends a wide variety of mediums - stop-motion puppets, acrylic paints and digital manipulation - to create a whimsical picture book that will inspire your artistic sensibilities.