THE CAIMAN

by María Eugenia Manrique
​tr. from Spanish by Amy Brill
illus. by Ramón París
Amazon Crossing Kids
(Venezuela)

When Faoro, a Venezuelan clockmaker, adopts a baby caiman (Night), he renovates his home to accommodate his new pet. París’s whimsical illustrations portray the joy Night brings to Faoro, neighborhood children, and all who met him. This seemingly incredulous story is confirmed in the back matter.

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