Illustrated by Antonio Frasconi

Into the Wood: Antonio Frasconi's Art for Children March 16 - June 13, 2010

From "An Appreciation of Antonio Frasconi" by Jane Curley, Guest Curator:
"Frasconi's gift to the children of the world is immense. His is a truly original vision. A lifetime spent walking his chosen path - going into the wood, seeing and saying - endows his work with staying power. Like all great art, Frasconi's grows and becomes deeper with time."

32 pages with color illustrations.

By Juan Ramon Jimenez
Illustrated by Antonio Frasconi

Platero was a little donkey who was the constant companion of a poet who loved him very much. Together, poet and donkey roamed the remote Andalusian village of Moguer and the country lanes nearby. This affectionate account of their rambles celebrates the simple dramas of village life amid the ever-changing seasons. The poet shares all his thoughts and musings with Platero - hopes and dreams, happiness and sadness, imaginings and true adventures. Their story is permeated with a closeness that is perhaps possible only between a person and an animal friend.In Spanish and English.

Illustrated by Antonio Frasconi