TY - BOOK AU - Alvarez,David AU - Bowles,David TI - Ancient Night SN - 9781646142514 PY - 2023/// CY - Montclair PB - Levine Querido KW - Nahuas KW - Mexico KW - Folklore KW - Juvenile literature KW - Animals KW - Tales KW - Picture books KW - lcgft KW - Folk tales N2 - "Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun. Award-winning author David Bowles has written a poetic text - and carefully researched backmatter - to accompany Davids lush illustrations and story."-- ER -