(2) K-3 Translated by Elisa Amado. Illustrated by Gloria Calderón. In this well-researched retelling, based on an indigenous legend from Venezuela, Kaputano the Sky Dweller warns the Kariña people that the earth will be destroyed in a flood. Only four couples heed the warning, and after days enduring the cataclysm, Kaputano creates a new paradise for the survivors. The rhythmic text is pared to its essentials. The stunning illustrations are notable for their strength and manipulation of line.

Reviewer: Mary M. Burns | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2002