Toletis
by Written by Rafa Ruiz; Illustrated by Elena Hormiga; Translated by Ben Dawlatly
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Pub Date 19 Oct 2017 | Archive Date 17 Nov 2017
Description
The extraordinary bestselling Spanish children’s book about nature, friendship, imagination and art is finally now available in a gorgeous new English edition
The trees are disappearing and the adults don't care. Toletis, his dog Amenophis and friends Claudia and Tutan are on a mission to turn their little valley town, set deep in the mountains, lusciously green again. The odds are stacked against them. Can they succeed ... with some very unusual help?
A deep appreciation for nature, art, language, music, friendship, family, the passing of time, old age, loneliness, and the importance of sitting still and reflecting on life, pervade this exquisite story. A must read for 7 to 107 year olds!
About the author
Rafa Ruiz is a journalist and author who believes the light at the end of the tunnel can only be seen through progressive eyes. He has a staunch commitment to culture, art and the environment, and the majority of his career has been focused on these three areas. He spent 10 years at Spanish newspaper El Pais and 15 years at their weekly supplement; he has written numerous children's books; and he codirects the Mad is Mad art gallery in Madrid which gives space to up-and-coming artists. He is also one of the partner-founders of the Press Association for Environmental Information (APIA).
Advance Praise
"Toletis is a book to savour, like roast potatoes at just the right temperature. The aromas and sounds are like the snapping of crisp branches in a winter's evening. It is soothing, like a cat purring in the mist. And it is a pleasure to behold thanks to Elena Hormiga's joyful illustrations." Eva San Martin, nature columnist
"Highly recommended for children and a sound recommendation for those of us that are a bit older but want to remember the excitement of discovering the world around us ... " World Wildlife Fund, Spain
"When Toletis comes round your house and shows you his mountains, mist and adventures, you don't want him to leave. Toletis is one to keep on the bedside table to fill your dreams with a magical, deep peace." Josefina Maestre, environmental journalist, editor of Birds and Nature magazine, presenter of Nature Reserve, an environmental program on Spanish National Radio R5
"Toletis' big heart and the powerful images in the book awaken a desire in readers of all ages to care for the earth we inhabit. Thanks to the deftness and ingenuity of the author's prose, reading these tales leaves you thinking one thing above all else: I want more!" Maisa Marban, storyteller
"Toletis is an ideal book to take the children out of the classroom and into a world of nature and friendship; it awakens their creativity and imagination. It is useful as a textbook for thinking about the values relating to science, art and language and it has become an inexhaustible source of activities and resources." Miriam Leiros, primary school teacher in a public school in Galicia, Spain using PBL teaching methods
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781911107149 |
| PRICE | £15.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Nadine B, Librarian
Whimsical book of a young boy and his friend and family as they go through the seasons of the year. Good for read-aloud. Lovely illustrations. Probably best for upper primary. Reminiscent of "Imaginary friend" or "Quinny and Hopper"
Review refers to the English translation
Reviewer 299989
This is such a quaint story that will appeal to all ages. Sweet Toletis and his friends are hard not to love, with their determination, imagination and creativity driving them to make new friends with the forgotten people in their community, save the trees and talk to all walks of nature. The illustrations are gorgeous and simple but catch the essence of the characters and the little town they live in.
Bibi R, Reviewer
A cute book with stories about Toletis, a young boy. The way he and his family and friends experience and view the different seasons. It has a magical feel to it, and I would’ve given it a 3 but the illustrations were amazing so I had to round up to a 4.
*I was given an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
