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Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the Alebrije

Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the Alebrije

Written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

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Hardcover edition

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9781419764592

Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the Alebrije

Name: Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the Alebrije
SKU: 9781419764592J
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From Sibert Award– and Pura Belpré Medal–winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh comes a highly original fable inspired by Mexican folk art

The city of Mousetepec is a lively place filled with color, music, and alegría (joy). But everything changes one night when the shadow of un gato appears, growing larger and larger until it looms over the whole city. Fiestas are cancelled and the mercado empties as the cat terrorizes the townsfolk.

To save their town, two little mouse siblings—Vida and her brother, Máximo—make a brave plan to scare away the cat after a bright, fantastical creature called an alebrije appears to them in a dream.

Acclaimed author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh presents this imaginative fable that will encourage young readers to confront any “shadows” they may face in their lives with a spirit of courage and alegría.

"A Note on Alebrijes." "A Note onÂ Vida." Glossary and pronunciation guide. Bibliography.Â Full-color illustrations drawn on paper and collaged digitally.

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AR Level 3.3 AR Points 0.5 AR Ready No Book Genres Animal Stories (Tales), Picture Book Canadian Rights Yes Dewey F Title alpha Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the Alebrije Category Global Citizenship (Grades 3-5) Pages Count 48 Topics Mice. Siblings. Cats. Imaginary creatures. Folktales and fables. Mexico. Lexile AD580L Trim Size 10" x 9" JLG Span Winter Language English Rights type Print Publication date 2025-11-10 JLG Release Date Feb 2026 Minimum grade 3 Maximum grade 5 Reading level Elementary Format Print

Global Citizenship (Grades 3-5)

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