{"product_id":"desert-flowers-hardcover","title":"Desert Flowers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJairo Buitrago\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eManuel Monroy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eElisa Amado\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"There's so much room in this tale to breathe and simply be that readers will feel honored to have received this party invitation.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom world renowned master storyteller Jairo Buitrago comes a stunning story of place and the simple pleasures of the desert.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho knows whether, maybe, you might like this story.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAgainst the backdrop of the vast desert, two little girls are celebrating their grandmother's birthday in her house, with a little table, hats and lemonade. But nobody else has shown up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I have a very big friend who lives all alone,\" explains their grandmother, and so, the three of them set out searching for the friend. Quickly, they find themselves alone, surrounded by the beautiful blooming desert. In the quiet moments, the girls begin to wonder: perhaps there is no greater gift than the time they spend together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with breathtaking illustrations from award-winning artist Manuel Monroy, \u003ci\u003eDesert Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e is an extraordinary depiction of the Mexican desert and is a beautiful expression of intergenerational relationships and the small comforts of everyday life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore than a story of a grandmother, a cactus, an owl, \u003cbr\u003ea little table in the middle of nowhere...and two girls--\u003cbr\u003eIt's a story of how happy I felt when I met them.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJairo Buitrago\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eJimmy the Greatest!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTwo White Rabbits\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWalk with Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLion and Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e. His books \u003ci\u003eDrawing Outdoors\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWays to Make Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn the Small Hill Where the Girls Take off Their Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAfterward, Everything Was Different\u003c\/i\u003e were also published by Aldana Libros. His books have received numerous starred reviews and been included on multiple book of the year lists, including by \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eWhite Ravens\u003c\/i\u003e catalogue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eManuel Monroy\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in children's books, magazines, posters, and animation projects. Monroy was published extensively in North America by Groundwood Books. He has also exhibited his art in Mexico, Cuba, the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands. He lives in Mexico City. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10 x 9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68422361612509,"sku":"9781778400124","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/jFOhhljt6M9781778400124.webp?v=1793814689","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/desert-flowers-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}