2017

Aquarium

SILENT BOOK - Written and Illustrated by Cynthia Alonso

Published by: Orfeu Negro (POR) / Chronicle Books (USA) / V&R (Latinamerica) / Kokinos (SPAIN) / Argo9 (KOREA)
Selected book at Silent Books Collection IBBY | 2019
Selected book at Nami Concours | 2019 (KOREA)
Selected illustrations at Bologna Childrens Book fair | 2016
Selected illustrations at Society of Illustrators Annual Exhibition contest NYC | 2016

“This transportive wordless picture book debut from Argentinean author/illustrator Alonso taps into childhood imagination in a journey of discovery, experimentation, and letting go [...] Alonso uses every aspect of the book to great effect. The book size, format, and similar use of line and space is reminiscent of author/illustrator Suzy Lee, and both excel at capturing universal child experiences and imaginations. VERDICT A captivating debut that children of all ages will want to soak in multiple times. A must-purchase for libraries; Alonso will be an artist to watch”.

— School Library Journal | USA May 2018 (starred review)