{"product_id":"the-princess-and-the-warrior-9781419721304","title":"The Princess and the Warrior","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn the picture book \u003ci\u003ePrincess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings a cherished Mexican legend to life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book * \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eALA\/ALSC Notable Children’s Book! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A palette of earthy, evocative colors . . . A genuine triumph.” ―\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Izta was the most beautiful princess in the land, and suitors traveled from far and wide to woo her. Even though she was the daughter of the emperor, Izta had no desire to marry a man of wealth and power. Instead, she fell in love with Popoca, a brave warrior who fought in her father’s army—and a man who did not offer her riches but a promise to stay by her side forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**STARRED REVIEW**  \"Using his trademark digital collage style, the author crafts brutally stunning scenes full of sharp angles using a palette of earthy, evocative colors. The text pops with incisive purpose, making every action feel monumental... Equal parts melancholic and transcendent—a genuine triumph.\" * Kirkus *\u003cbr\u003e**STARRED REVIEW**  \"The appealing story, the powerful illustrations, and the celebration of the Aztec culture make this a sure thing for those looking for a story, while an extensive author’s note goes a step beyond, adding to the impact of the tale with a great deal of historical and cultural information.\" * Booklist *\u003cbr\u003e**STARRED REVIEW**  \"Tonatiuh’s storytelling grows more assured with each title; this may be his best yet.\" * The Horn Book *\u003cbr\u003e**STARRED REVIEW**  \"A skillfully crafted recounting of a somber tale of love and devotion.\" * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e**STARRED REVIEW**  \"Award-winning author\/illustrator Tonatiuh successfully retells this ancient tale using his distinctive and artistic illustrations with spare but effective text... Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony; a first purchase for all folklore collections.\" * School Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003eThere is a solemn tone to the simple storytelling, which simultaneously evokes the antiquity of the tale and makes it accessible to younger independent readers. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529480675671,"sku":"9781419721304","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781419721304.jpg?v=1731875781","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-princess-and-the-warrior-9781419721304","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}