BOOK / "THE NAMES OF THE ANIMALS." Jazmina Barrera

Illustrated Story / Children's

The names of animals arise from strange stories, amazing myths, intrepid explorers, and amusing mistakes. And often, that name reflects the characteristics of the animal itself: the name of the hippopotamus, for example, comes from the Greek words 'hípoos' (meaning horse) and 'potámio' (meaning river). And the meaning of tiger dates back to the words 'flecha' (arrow) and 'agudo' (sharp), two characteristics that distinguish the mysterious striped feline. With this book, you can go back to the origins of civilizations and discover the names of mammals, fish, reptiles, and birds wonderfully illustrated, on pages through which surprise, humor, and wisdom constantly filter. Jazmina Barrera (Mexico City, 1988) is a Mexican writer. She holds a degree in English Modern Literatures from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and a master's degree in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University. She has published "Cuaderno de faros" (Montacerdos) and "Línea negra" (Pepitas de calabaza).

Title: LOS NOMBRES DE LOS ANIMALES.
Author: Jazmina Barrera
Size: 25.5 x 25.5 cm
Number of pages: 92
Binding: Hardcover
Genre: Children's Story
Weight: 520 grams
Language: Spanish