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by Monica Brown (Author), Julie Paschkis (Illustrator)
A stunning picture book biography from Monica Brown and illustrator Julie Paschkis about one of the world's most enduring and popular poets, Pablo Neruda
Once there was a little boy named Neftalí who loved wild things wildly and quiet things quietly. From the moment he could talk, he surrounded himself with words. Neftalí discovered the magic between the pages of books. When he was sixteen, he began publishing his poems as Pablo Neruda.
Author Biography
Monica Brown is the author of several bilingual books for children inspired by her Peruvian-American heritage. She is a recipient of the Américas Award for Children's Literature and a professor of English at Northern Arizona University.
Julie Paschkis has illustrated many award-winning books, including Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella by Paul Fleischman and Through Georgia's Eyes by Rachel Rodríguez. For Pablo Neruda, Julie traveled to Chile to see Neruda's home and the people that inspired him.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.36 x 11.11 x 9.02 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 29, 2011
Award: Orbis Pictus Award (2012)
Award: Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature (2012)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
