Drawing Outdoors

By Jairo Buitrago, Rafael Yockteng (Illustrator), Elisa Amado (Translator)

Part of the Aldana Libros series

Students draw dinosaurs that come to life, transforming their school into a magical place of learning and imagination.

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36 pages

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In a remote mountain school with just a blackboard and chairs, students embark on a magical journey with their extraordinary teacher. Armed with imagination, they draw dinosaurs that leap off the page, turning their simple schoolyard into a realm of wonder. As these creatures come to life, the students discover the boundless possibilities of creativity and the profound impact of a dedicated teacher. Will their newfound world of art and nature change the way they see their school forever? Dive into a story where imagination knows no bounds and every child can create magic.

From the publisher

“This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air.”–Booklist”Full of wonder… Schoolhouse bliss.”–Kirkus STARRED ReviewLet’s all draw dinosaurs … outdoors!In this remarkable picture book, a group of students spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their extraordinary teacher.Maybe your school has a playground, gym, computers, and a library. But at this school in a faraway mountain range, things are a little different. There’s a blackboard, some chairs … and not much else. But with the help of an extraordinary teacher and a little imagination, anything is possible!The students in this spirited picture book spend their days drawing dinosaurs outdoors. They draw astounding, spectacular creatures that come to life before their eyes, and turn their school into a wondrous place, where any child would want to go and learn.Drawing Outdoors celebrates the amazing impact of teachers, and the wonderful worlds kids can create while drawing. A perfect gift for a beloved teacher, kids who love dinosaurs, and aspiring artists!An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

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