Jimmy the Greatest!
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books Ltd
- Publication date
- May 2012
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781554981786
- Publish Date
- May 2012
- List Price
- $18.95
Where to buy it
About the authors
JAIRO BUITRAGO is a children's book author who has collaborated with Rafael Yockteng on several picture books, including Jimmy the Greatest! (six starred reviews), Two White Rabbits (three starred reviews), Walk with Me (three starred reviews, Kirkus Prize shortlist), Lion and Mouse (two starred reviews) and most recently, Cave Paintings. They won the "A la Orilla del Viento" contest for the Spanish edition of Walk with Me, which was also named to IBBY's Honor List. Their books have also appeared on "Los mejores libros del año" (Venezuela's Banco del Libro), Kirkus Best Books, the Horn Book Fanfare and in the White Ravens Catalogue. Jairo has also won the Hispanoamericano Castillo prize for children's literature and the Antonio García Cubas Award. He lives in Mexico City.
Rafael Yockteng has illustrated many highly acclaimed children’s books, including Sopa de frijoles / Bean Soup by Jorge Argueta (USBBY Outstanding International Books) and Jimmy the Greatest! (six starred reviews), Two White Rabbits (three starred reviews), Walk with Me (three starred reviews, Kirkus Prize shortlist) and On the Other Side of the Garden (three starred reviews) by Jairo Buitrago. Together, Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng have won the “A la Orilla del Viento” contest, and their books have been included on IBBY’s Honor List, “Los mejores libros del año” (Venezuela’s Banco del Libro), Kirkus Best Books, the Horn Book Fanfare and in the White Ravens Catalogue. Rafael lives in Bogotá.
Awards
- Commended, Booklist Top 10 Translated Books for Youth
- Commended, Kirkus Best Children's Books
- Commended, Horn Book Fanfare
- Commended, School Library Journal's 100 Magnificent Children's Books of 2012
Editorial Reviews
"Jimmy the Greatest! is a compelling story containing many layers of significance and understated wisdom."
CM Magazine
A subtle, cheering story that celebrates community spirit and action.
Toronto Star
Eye-opening inspiration in this unassuming import from Colombia
Kirkus Book Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
A splendid example of the power of showing rather than telling.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED REVIEW
. . . quietly powerful title.
Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
In a world where so many must leave their homes to find work, it's inspiring to see Jimmy able to do a truly great thing, right where he wants to
Horn Book, STARRED REVIEW
This is a genuine, bighearted picture of life in a Third World village that neither romanticizes poverty nor evokes pity—and it packs a powerful punch.
Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
This gentle tale of self-fulfillment and acceptance will be a winning addition to collections.
School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW