Senora Reganona : A Mexican Bedtime Story

Every child fears the night from time to time. In this simple story a frightened child keeps a light under her covers to scare away the night, whom she calls Senora Reganona -- Old Grouch. But then she has a dream that transforms her nemesis into a friendly playmate. This book resulted from Mexico's A la Orilla del Viento, an international picture-book contest that drew entries from artists all over the Americas. Domi, the winning artist, is a Native Mexican who has never been previously published. She employs intense color & imagery that is strongly rooted in Mexican tradition, yet remains timeless & universal. Translated from the Spanish edition. Illustrations. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Winner of the A la Orilla del Viento.Sanroman, Susana is the author of 'Senora Reganona : A Mexican Bedtime Story', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422354667 and ISBN 1422354660.