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Land of Books, A: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
Duncan Tonatiuh
Illustrator: Duncan Tonatiuh
Ages: 9+
Published: 2022
Publisher: Abrams BFYR/Abrams
ISBN: 978-1-4197-4942-1
Keywords: Informational Picture Book, Picture Book for Older Readers, Mexico, Book Creation, Aztecs
A young girl tells her brother how their Aztec parents create books unique to Mexihcah word painters and explains their history. Pre-Colombian-style illustrations. Back matter.