Staff Pick

Drawing Outdoors (Aldana Libros)

Jairo Buitrago, Elisa Amado (Translator), Rafael Yockteng (Illustrator)

$18.95

Publication Date: May 3rd, 2022

Publisher:

Greystone Kids

ISBN:

9781771648479

Pages:

Usually Ships in 2 to 5 Days

Staff Reviews

In between two mountains sits a school 'that has almost nothing'. On this particular day the kids take their crayons and paper and head outside to explore, with a dog and three curious chickens in tow. Along the way, with the encouragement of their teacher, they observe some very interesting creatures (spoil alert: dinosaurs!!) hiding in the trees, acting like rocks, and pretending to be storm clouds. This simple gem is a tribute to the power of the imagination, the resonance of beloved teachers, and the pure exhilaration of tramping solely for curiosity's sake.

— Jane

Description

"This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air."
--Booklist

"Full of wonder... Schoolhouse bliss."
--Kirkus STARRED Review

Let's all draw dinosaurs ... outdoors

In this remarkable picture book, a group of students spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their extraordinary teacher.

Maybe your school has a playground, gym, computers, and a library. But at this school in a faraway mountain range, things are a little different. There's a blackboard, some chairs ... and not much else. But with the help of an extraordinary teacher and a little imagination, anything is possible

The students in this spirited picture book spend their days drawing dinosaurs outdoors. They draw astounding, spectacular creatures that come to life before their eyes, and turn their school into a wondrous place, where any child would want to go and learn.

Drawing Outdoors celebrates the amazing impact of teachers, and the wonderful worlds kids can create while drawing. A perfect gift for a beloved teacher, kids who love dinosaurs, and aspiring artists

An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

About the Author

Jairo Buitrago (author) and Rafael Yockteng (illustrator) have collaborated on many highly acclaimed picture books, including Jimmy the Greatest!, Two White Rabbits, Walk with Me, and Lion and Mouse. They won the A la Orilla del Viento contest for the Spanish edition of Walk with Me, which was also named to IBBY's Honor List and the Kirkus Prize shortlist. Their books have also appeared on Los mejores libros del año (Venezuela's Banco del Libro), Kirkus Best Books, the Horn Book Fanfare, and in the White Ravens Catalogue. Jairo lives in Mexico City. Rafael lives in Bogotá.