"On the cover of NIGHT STORIES: Folktales From Latin America. by the Argentine cartoonist Ricardo Liniers Siri, known as Liniers, the 'O' in the title is cleverly replaced by a moon with a furrowed brow. Once an open vowel, once a hole in the word 'stories,' the worried moon shines on a brother and sister as they tell each other Latin American folk tales from a bunk bed set against a starry sky.The book's introduction, by David Bowles, touches on the Aztecs' and other Nahua people's creation myths, reminding us that sometimes it takes five tries to get a world right. And a treasure trove of back matter in turn explains the origins of Liniers's three 'night stories.' -- The New York Times "An appealing dose of humor, accentuated by Liniers' artwork, full of intricate linework and muted colors [.] spine-tingling, enlightening, and fun." -- Kirkus Reviews "Three frightful folk tales.

are brought to life using a whimsical cartoon style that will engage and encourage children to learn about these rich and dynamic folk tales." --School Library Journal "[.] Delicate ink and watercolor scenes accompany humorous dialogue and text ("The monkey had very little maritime experience"), showcasing the enduring power of folktales and whetting readers' appetites for further tellings." -- Publishers Weekly "Creatively showcases the importance and power of telling and passing stories through generations via oral, textual, and visual narratives." -- Horn Book Magazine "He draws funny!" -- Jeff Smith, Bone "Liniers' comics are funny and fanciful and whimsical and philosophical in the best sense." -- Matt Groening, The Simpsons.