K-Gr 3–A pair of siblings explore the desert that borders their home in this Spanish-language translation of
Sundust. As they walk into the desert on a hot day, they leave the modern behind, exploring the life in the desert. Incredible plants that survive one of the harshest climates, creatures that make it their home, rocks that watch and listen as the days pass. The siblings marvel at the world around them, imagining that they are traveling to outer space, reaching up high until they reach the sun and absorb the sun dust themselves, bringing it home with them. The siblings marvel at the beauty of the desert and of their home as the sun sets. [the first book authored by him?] Lyrical text shares the awe the siblings have as they explore the world around them, the beauty of the animals and this special habitat they live in, and the magic of childhood as two children use their time to explore the outdoors. The warm illustrations [more about art] allow readers to feel the heat of the desert and the tingling of the skin as they feel the wonders of the Earth. [skin color].
VERDICT An ode to the magic of the desert and the wonders of exploration and imagination, this Spanish-language picture book is an excellent addition to children’s collections.
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