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Biblioburro by Jeanette Winter

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A True Story From Colombia

Jeanette Winter

Beach Lane Books · Print & ebook · June 8, 2010

Reading lane: Caribbean & Latin American Stories

A man, his burros, and his books bring joy to children in remote Colombian villages in this inspiring book based on a true story by celebrated picture book creator Jeanette Winter.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Books on the Move

A true story about a traveling library finds its charm in books, donkeys, and faraway villages.

Come here for

  • A warm picture-book story rooted in Colombia
  • The simple delight of books traveling by donkey

Expect

  • A story based on a real man
  • An author’s note about the person behind it

Book Details

Authors
Jeanette Winter
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Published
June 8, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Caribbean & Latin American Stories · US: Hispanic & Latino Stories
Reading lane
Caribbean & Latin American Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • Kids Biographies

  • Caribbean & Latin America

  • Books & Libraries

About This Book

A man, his burros, and his books bring joy to children in remote Colombian villages in this inspiring book based on a true story by celebrated picture book creator Jeanette Winter. Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there’s barely room for the family. What to do? Then he comes up with the perfect solution—a traveling library! He buys two donkeys—Alfa and Beto—and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books and reading to the chil...

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A man, his burros, and his books bring joy to children in remote Colombian villages in this inspiring book based on a true story by celebrated picture book creator Jeanette Winter. Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full of books there’s barely room for the family. What to do? Then he comes up with the perfect solution—a traveling library! He buys two donkeys—Alfa and Beto—and travels with them throughout the land, bringing books and reading to the children in faraway villages. Complete with an author’s note about the real man on whom this story is based.

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