Jairo Buitrago is the author of many picture books, including Jimmy the Greatest!, Two White Rabbits, Walk with Me, and Lion and Mouse. His books Drawing Outdoors, Ways to Make Friends, On the Small Hill Where the Girls Take off Their Shoes and Afterward, Everything Was Different were also published by Aldana Libros. His books have received numerous starred reviews and been included on multiple book of the year lists, including by Kirkus, Horn Book, and the White Ravens catalogue.Manuel Monroy is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in children’s books, magazines, posters, and animation projects. Monroy was published extensively in North America by Groundwood Books. He has also exhibited his art in Mexico, Cuba, the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands. He lives in Mexico City.

“Mystical…textured illustrations capture the desert’s captivating, unforgiving landscape..."—Foreword Reviews“Beautifully painted...Buitrago’s poetic, contemplative story shines a light on desert habitats to illuminate the precious treasures hidden there…an affectionate picture of a commonly misunderstood environment. A blossom of words and art that celebrates quiet, steadfast love for a place and a rich life measured by meaningful intergenerational connection."—Booklist“There’s so much room in this tale to breathe and simply be that readers will feel honored to have received this party invitation.”—Kirkus Reviews

Jairo Buitrago is the author of many picture books, including Jimmy the Greatest!, Two White Rabbits, Walk with Me, and Lion and Mouse. His books Drawing Outdoors, Ways to Make Friends, On the Small Hill Where the Girls Take off Their Shoes and Afterward, Everything Was Different were also published by Aldana Libros. His books have received numerous starred reviews and been included on multiple book of the year lists, including by Kirkus, Horn Book, and the White Ravens catalogue.Manuel Monroy is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in children’s books, magazines, posters, and animation projects. Monroy was published extensively in North America by Groundwood Books. He has also exhibited his art in Mexico, Cuba, the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands. He lives in Mexico City.

“Mystical…textured illustrations capture the desert’s captivating, unforgiving landscape..."—Foreword Reviews“Beautifully painted...Buitrago’s poetic, contemplative story shines a light on desert habitats to illuminate the precious treasures hidden there…an affectionate picture of a commonly misunderstood environment. A blossom of words and art that celebrates quiet, steadfast love for a place and a rich life measured by meaningful intergenerational connection."—Booklist“There’s so much room in this tale to breathe and simply be that readers will feel honored to have received this party invitation.”—Kirkus Reviews

Jairo Buitrago is the author of many picture books, including Jimmy the Greatest!, Two White Rabbits, Walk with Me, and Lion and Mouse. His books Drawing Outdoors, Ways to Make Friends, On the Small Hill Where the Girls Take off Their Shoes and Afterward, Everything Was Different were also published by Aldana Libros. His books have received numerous starred reviews and been included on multiple book of the year lists, including by Kirkus, Horn Book, and the White Ravens catalogue.Manuel Monroy is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in children’s books, magazines, posters, and animation projects. Monroy was published extensively in North America by Groundwood Books. He has also exhibited his art in Mexico, Cuba, the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands. He lives in Mexico City.

“Mystical…textured illustrations capture the desert’s captivating, unforgiving landscape..."—Foreword Reviews“Beautifully painted...Buitrago’s poetic, contemplative story shines a light on desert habitats to illuminate the precious treasures hidden there…an affectionate picture of a commonly misunderstood environment. A blossom of words and art that celebrates quiet, steadfast love for a place and a rich life measured by meaningful intergenerational connection."—Booklist“There’s so much room in this tale to breathe and simply be that readers will feel honored to have received this party invitation.”—Kirkus Reviews