The Caldecott Honor-winning author of The Village of Round and Square Houses offers an inspirational tale, featuring her own exuberant illustrations, about a brave Mayan boy who leads his village’s New Year’s Day parade, even though he is weak and hungry.
- ISBN: 9780316328784
- Author: Grifalconi, Ann
- Published: 1994 , Little Brown & Co (Juv)
- Themes: celebration, Courage, New Year's Day, parade, traditions
- Descriptors: Central America, Mexico, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction
- No. of pages: 32