Future

by María José Ferrada, Kit Maude (Translator), Mariana Alcántara (Illustrator)

Have you ever pondered the mysteries of the future? The authors of this book dared to envision it. They promise us the future is a wonderful place where nature is our home and holds all the amazing dreams we can imagine. Future takes young readers on a fun and clever journey of wonderment, exploring the uncertain yet exciting possibilities of tomorrow. Through whimsical prose and charming illustrations, this silvery book introduces children to enchanting, otherworldly ideas by incorporating a touch of science fiction with robots, rocket ships, and other fantastical concepts that may await them. Highlighting the limitless power of imagination, the authors foster a bright outlook on the future and world we live in. Future captivates as it celebrates creativity, instills hope, and underscores the boundless potential each child possesses as they carve their unique path in this world. Future marks one more thrilling venture with the award-winning Chilean author, Maria José Ferrada, and the brilliant Mexican illustrator, Mariana Alcántara. Their first collaboration was the compelling book Swimmer , and with Future , they gift us another stunning tale. Maria José’s poetic narrative and Mariana’s magical illustrations create an extraordinary atmospheric journey brimming with imagination. Additionally, Future holds a special place in our hearts at Tapioca Stories, as it is the inaugural title we’re publishing in both English and Spanish.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

Published May 14, 2024

About the author

María José Ferrada is the author of Mexique: A Refugee Story from the Spanish Civil War. She is a recipient of the Municipal Prize of Literature of Santiago, as well as the Academy Award from the Chilean Academy of Language. María currently works as the children's editor of Chilean Memory, a digital resource center of the National Library of Chile.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Who knows what tomorrow or the very distant future may bring? While there's nothing that is certain, many youngsters and adults enjoy imagining what life might be like years or hundreds of years from now. In this creative book with appropriately futuristic drawings shaded in pink, green, and blues, the author/illustrator predicts trips to Mars, no need for buses, cats zipping through grocery stores in spaceships, and ice cream in geometric shapes. What makes all this particularly cool is how the book's creators have drawn on their own childhood memories of the future for the contents while also reminding readers that some of the most outlandish aspects of tomorrow had their start today with someone's wild imagination.

[Jacqueline Nyathi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This beautifully illustrated book takes an unusual approach in its artwork: it’s not the usual bright colours and rounded figures of most children’s books, but something more edgy and futuristic, in keeping with its theme. It dreams of things that could happen in the future—like going to Mars using a backpack—and is typical of what an eight year old child might say if you asked them (my nephew did, when I thought to do so a year ago).

Very cute! Thanks to Tapioca Stories and to Edelweiss for early access.