Trees Are Hanging from the Sky

by Jorge Argueta, Rafael Yockteng (Illustrations)

Trees are hanging from the sky, their roots are snakes, or sometimes rivers, their leaves are fish. Are those roots entwined in clouds or stars?
Our hero’s mother warned him not to eat before going to bed and not to sleep with his arms crossed on his chest or he will have nightmares. But he doesn’t mind because he loves these trees. Even so, it’s a good thing his bed is close to the ground because he is a little bit scared of heights and, when his dream knocks him out of bed, he doesn’t have far to fall.
Jorge Argueta’s unique use of language, images and dreams, have garnered him wide recognition and many awards.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

Jorge Argueta is a celebrated award-winning poet and author of many highly acclaimed bilingual children's books and short stories, covering themes related to Latino culture and traditions, nature, and the immigrant experience.
A native Salvadoran and Pipil Nahua Indian, Jorge spent much of his childhood in rural El Salvador. He immigrated to the United States in the 1980s during the Salvadoran Civil War.
Jorge lives in San Francisco, California.

Reviews

[Michelle Gray · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this book all the way up to the weird end that seemed like it had absolutely nothing to do with the rest of the story.

[Angela Franco · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

What a great title! What great illustrations! The story itself -- not so great.