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Biographical note
Luis Amavisca is a well-known visual artist and children´s writer in Spain. He has worked and written about equality, solidarity, environment and non-violence. His Bang Bang I Hurt the Moon, was runner-up for the Most Inspirational Children’s Picture Book in the International Latino Book Awards. He is the author, along with Alicia Acosta, of two highly successful co-education books: I Love My Colorful Nails! and Benji’s Doll. The Ugliest Monster in the World is one of his recently published books. Gusti is an illustrator, animator and tireless traveler. He has illustrated several children’s books, such as The Elephant Caught in a Trap, The Grey Boy and Mallco & Papá, which won the Bologna Ragazzi award in the Disability category. His works have been published in more than 20 countries by publishers such as Gekken and Hachette. Blanca Lacasa is a journalist, singer, and writer from Spain. She writes lyrics and books for adults and children, and has been published by several Publishing Houses in Spain. Bow Wow Meow was her first picture book with NubeOcho and her first picture book in the USA."The art itself is by Gusti, which is a pretty smart move since his is a style that is hard to resist. In showing me this book, Ellen made sure to display her favorite image of a Zoom classroom that shows different kinds of hair. I’m still keen on anything that shows what life was like when the pandemic started. Pretty cool"– <b>School Library Journal</b>
These examples are offered without explicitly naming the stereotypes, which may be useful in starting conversations with young readers. – <b>Kirkus Reviews</b>
As far as picture books about feminism go, we can never have too many. I loved how many different children are illustrated here in different skin colors, body shapes, hair styles, and clothing choices. – <b>NetGalley- Reviewer</b>
Book crush of the week – <b>Let's Talk Picture Books</b>
The book would be a good discussion starter and the illustrations are fun and inclusive. – <b>Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's and Young Adult Literature</b>