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  • Bibliography:
    9 Books
  • First Book:
    March 2010
  • Latest Book:
    August 2024
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Book List in Order: 9 titles



  • From first-time Mexican author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes the story of two cousins, one in America and one in Mexico, and how their daily lives are different yet similar. Charlie takes the subway to school; Carlitos rides his bike. Charlie...



  • In this allegorical picture book, a young rabbit named Pancho eagerly awaits his papa’s return. Papa Rabbit traveled north two years ago to find work in the great carrot and lettuce fields to earn money for his family. When Papa does not return, Pa...



  • Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras -- skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities -- came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852â€"1913). In a country that was not know...



  • Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico’s cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love...



  • Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings an ancient Mesoamerican creation myth to life   Long ago, the gods of Mesoamerica set out to create humans. They tried many times during each sun, or age. When all their attempts failed...



  • Award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the significance of Aztec manuscripts and culture in his picture book A Land of Books.  A 2023 Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book  Our world, little brother, is an amox...



  • Explore a world of colors in ¡Fiesta!, a vibrant, bilingual picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh. A celebratory bilingual concept picture book, this book of colors features a street fiesta with green avocados, yell...



  • Explore a world of shapes in this vibrant, bilingual picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Duncan TonatiuhFrom award-winning and beloved author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes ¡Felicidades!, a celebratory bilingual concept pictur...



  • Explore a world of shapes in this vibrant, bilingual picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Duncan TonatiuhFrom award-winning and beloved author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes ¡Felicidades!, a celebratory bilingual concept pictur...





Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Duncan Tonatiuh has published 9 books.

The next book by Duncan Tonatiuh, Felicidades!: A Celebration with Shapes, will be published in August 2024.

The first book by Duncan Tonatiuh, Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin, was published in March 2010.

No. Duncan Tonatiuh does not write books in series.