In pre-Hispanic Mexico, the tlacuilos were in charge of painting and drawing the codices and murals of the temples. In this beautiful and poetic story, a little boy tells us about the daily life of his father, the tlacuilo of the community. Accompanied by their guiding spirits and other beautiful animals, readers will understand the beauty and importance of such a beautiful profession in ancient Tenochtitlán.

Best books for kids, 2021 by The New York Public Library.

Otther editions:

• Buenos Aires, Lecturita Publishers, 2021 (Ilustraciones Amanda Mijangos)
• Bologna, Caissa Italia Editores Publishers, 2023 (Ilustraciones Amanda Mijangos).