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If people count sheep to fall asleep, then. what do sheep count? Flowers, says this beautifully fanciful dream of a book. Sunflowers, roses, geraniums, jasmine. And there's lots of OTHER things you probably don't know about sheep.Sheep have neither pajamas nor pillows nor slippers. They tell bedtime stories about rhinoceroses and airplanes. They ONLY fly when they're sleeping, like butterflies circling the sun. In fact, there are sheep that sparkle in the dark like stars and fireflies. Or are there? Look closer at the light-as-a-laugh paintings by Amanda Mijangos, and you just might start wondering if all those adventurers are children in sheep's clothing!

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Fifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast. Like all humans, these Native Americans sought to understand their place in the universe, the nature of their relationship with the divine, and the origin of the world into which their ancestors had emerged. The answers lay in their sacred stories. Author María García Esperón, illustrator Amanda Mijangos, and translator David Bowles have gifted us a treasure. Their talents have woven this collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents—the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it—from the edge of Argentina all the way up to Alaska. The Em Querido list seeks to introduce the finest books in translation from around the world to an American audience. We feel lucky to be bringing you this book on our inaugural list, which we hope will be a true window and mirror.

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Now in paperback—a collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents—the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it—from the Andes all the way up to Alaska."Hypnotizing...Provocative...Disarming" –The New York Times"Evocative and stirring...mesmerizing to read aloud." —The Wall Street Journal★ "Visually striking...full of vivid language." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)★ "A rich anthology to understand and delight in Native traditions." —Booklist (starred review)★ "Begs to be read aloud." —Kirkus (starred review)★ "Impressive, handsome, and universally appealing." —Horn Book (starred review)★ "Breathtaking and simply beautiful." —School Library Journal (starred review)★ "The language sparkles and the tales beg to be read aloud." —School Library Connection (starred review)"Visually arresting, captivating collection of traditional stories." —Shelf-Awareness"David Bowles' graceful translation renders this volume an excellent addition to any storytelling collection." —BCCB"With its one-of-a-kind art to accompany each tale, it is a collection that will appeal to children, but also to any lover and collector of books." —BookRiotFifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast. Like all humans, these Native Americans sought to understand their place in the universe, the nature of their relationship with the divine, and the origin of the world into which their ancestors had emerged. The answers lay in their sacred stories.

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