Monday, October 3, 2022

The Tinaja Tonight by Aimee M. Bissonette and.Syd Walker - ADVISABLE

The Tinaja Tonight
by Aimee M. Bissonette, illustrated by Syd Walker.
PICTURE BOOK, NON-FICTION Albert Whitman & Co., 2020 $18. 9780807579497 

EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

A tinaja is a pool in the desert, formed by melting snow or rainfall. The desert animals come to the water at night, when the air is cooler. Animals like quail, javelina and jackrabbits keep a watchful eye out for predators, so do the deer, who can sense that a coyote is near. But, even the coyote is afraid of the mountain lion. Then the predators come, for a drink as well, bats and ringtails, foxes and owls. 

 The tinaja is life giving water for all who live in the desert. Walker's beautiful cover is a great sneak peak of the rest of the marvelous illustrations. Night is represented in purples and reds and blues - so lovely. The story is lyrical, and includes information blips with more stuff about the animals. Makes me want to find one of these tinaja's and hang around until dark, just to watch them all come out of hiding for a much needed drink.

Lisa Librarian

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