Biblioburro by Jeanette Winter

Biblioburro by Jeanette Winter

A man, his burros, and his books bring joy to the children of remote Colombian villages in this moving and inspiring book based on a true story.

* "Winter’s captivating paintings evoke a South American feel in their brilliant palette..Winter’s text is spare and streamlined, as usual, and here it has a particularly engaging, repetitive rhythm that builds into a lulling bedtime beat...Both understated and full of life, this satisfying story is a vibrant reminder of the pleasures of books and the difference one individual can make."--Booklist, starred review
"One person can make a difference, and in this book Luis Soriano makes all the difference in the world...Winter has a gift for creating nonfiction that is accessible to and appeals to very young readers. The story is well told, and the colorful illustrations reflect the flora and fauna of Colombia...Winter ends the book by saying, “A small corner of the world is enriched.” What a terrific way to help children think about their role in doing the same."--School Library Journal
"Winter’s account of his story targets young children and joins several other recent books about traveling libraries around the world. The author’s cheery acrylics present the flora and fauna of the tropical forest in bright colors and naïve style...Sweet and uplifting."--Kirkus Reviews
"Winter again roots a heartening and informative story in real life. Festive acrylic paintings transport readers to the lush Colombian jungle...Tropical colors ignite Winter's art, which has a pleasant folk art feel and an almost feltlike texture."--Publishers Weekly

Jeanette Winter (1939–2025) was a celebrated picture book creator whose acclaimed works include The Snow Man; The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story; Oil; The Secret Project; and Diego, all written by Jonah Winter, and her own Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia; Nasreen’s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan; Henri’s Scissors; Sister Corita’s Words and Shapes; and Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet, which has been translated into twenty-one languages.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781416997788
ISBN 10	1416997784
Title	Biblioburro
Author	Jeanette Winter
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
Year published	2011-01-15
Number of pages	32
Prizes	Commended for Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature (Children/Young Adult) 2011, Short-listed for Monarch Award 2014
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.