"On the cover of
NIGHT STORIES: Folktales From Latin America...by the Argentine cartoonist Ricardo Liniers Siri, known as Liniers, the 'O' in the title is cleverly replaced by a moon with a furrowed brow. Once an open vowel, once a hole in the word 'stories, ' the worried moon shines on a brother and sister as they tell each other Latin American folk tales from a bunk bed set against a starry sky...The book's introduction, by David Bowles, touches on the Aztecs' and other Nahua people's creation myths, reminding us that sometimes it takes five tries to get a world right. And a treasure trove of back matter in turn explains the origins of Liniers's three 'night stories.' --
The New York Times "An appealing dose of humor, accentuated by Liniers' artwork, full of intricate linework and muted colors [...] spine-tingling, enlightening, and fun." --
Kirkus Reviews
"Three frightful folk tales...are brought to life using a whimsical cartoon style that will engage and encourage children to learn about these rich and dynamic folk tales."
--School Library Journal "[...] Delicate ink and watercolor scenes accompany humorous dialogue and text ("The monkey had very little maritime experience"), showcasing the enduring power of folktales and whetting readers' appetites for further tellings." --
Publishers Weekly "Creatively showcases the importance and power of telling and passing stories through generations via oral, textual, and visual narratives." --
Horn Book Magazine
"He draws funny!" --
Jeff Smith, Bone
"Liniers' comics are funny and fanciful and whimsical and philosophical in the best sense." --
Matt Groening, The Simpsons
