Overview
Set in an indigenous Mixtec village in the artists own Oaxaca, Mexico, the story involves an evil healer, a good healer and his extraordinary feline pets. Though some people fear the cats will eat everything in sightand maybe even set fire to fieldsthe animals soon prove their worth and win their way into the villagers hearts.[Partial description in Spanish: Un curandero regresa del mercado provisto de una camada de gatitos. Pronto los animales se ganan el corazón de todos.]Reviews
"An excellent addition to any library!" ALA Booklist
"Witty and complex illustrations." New York Times Book Review
"100 Children's Titles for Reading and Sharing" New York Public LibraryAuthor Biography
Matthew Gollub is a nationally known children's author, speaker and performer. He has created 18 picture books which together have garnered 25 national awards and distinctions. His musical narrations on audio CDs accompany some of his most popular books including The Jazz Fly and Jazz Fly 2: The Jungle Pachanga. A dynamic drummer and bilingual presenter, he has also performed at over 1,000 elementary schools nationwide, inspiring students and families to read for fun. He lives with his family in Santa Rosa, CA.Awards
100 Children's Titles for Reading and SharingNew York Public LibraryArtwork honored by the Society of Illustrators in New YorkPaintings and text displayed in Art Institute of Chicago and over 40 museums nationwideFilm Advisory Board Award for Excellence