The Caiman
by María Eugenia Manrique (Author) Ramón París (Illustrator)
The unforgettable story of a man and his alligator.
When Faoro the clockmaker adopts a baby alligator, he has no idea that someday their story will travel far and wide. But the town of San Fernando de Apure would never forget this kind young man and his adoring alligator, who played with the neighborhood children, took part in Faoro's wedding, and, eventually, mourned his loss. Now their story is being shared with the world.
In this delightful picture book first published in Venezuela, the author brings us back to her own childhood in Venezuela, as one of the children who used to visit this famous caiman, to tell the story of a man who loved animals and how his friendship with his alligator sparked a lasting legacy.
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A poignant visual narrative does double duty to carry this translated tale honoring a lasting bond. (biographical note) (Picture book. 5-8)
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A New York Times Globetrotting Pick!
"The striking illustrations...have a wild and whimsical feel about them, featuring lush foliage and expressive characters, including the eventually enormous caiman. It's a memorable and unexpected demonstration of the universality of love, grief, and kindness." —Booklist (starred review)
"A poignant visual narrative does double duty to carry this translated tale honoring a lasting bond." —Kirkus Reviews
JUV002010 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Alligators & Crocodiles
JUV004070 - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | Latin America
Alligators
Neighborhood
Venezuela
Alligators as pets
San Fernando de Apure (Venezuela)
