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by Guy Porfirio (Author)
Meet Barb, a clever cactus with a sense of adventure, who thinks that nothing ever changes in the desert, until she takes the leap of a lifetime. Join the most exciting jumping cholla you'll ever meet as she jumps from her home cactus onto an unsuspecting coyote, and from there ends up hitching rides all across the country. Guy Porfirio's hilarious illustrations will make readers giggle as they watch the dismay and confusion on the faces of the folks Barb encounters as she deflates rafts and pops balloons in her merry wake.
Author Biography
Tucson based artist, Guy Porfirio, has been telling stories with his artwork for over 25 years. Originally from Chicago, Guy attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He honed his artistic skills at several Chicago ad agencies before relocating to Arizona, where he officially became a freelance illustrator. Guy imbues his artwork with a clever sense of humor and unwavering attention to narrative. For Guy, every detail in a composition has a story to tell. Like so many supporting characters in a play or a movie, they bring clarity and purpose to every illustration.
