Drawing Outdoors - (Aldana Libros) by Jairo Buitrago (Hardcover)

About the Book

""Our school has almost nothing. A blackboard, some chairs, a teacher." The teacher is there at the door waiting for them every day. And this day they are taking whatever art supplies they can come up with and going outdoors to draw. And out there, amongst the trees, the mountains the huge boulders, the river are--dinosaurs--of every kind. And a squirrel. From children's book stars Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng comes this wonderful story of a most spectacular school day. And of a school which has nothing more than a blackboard, some chairs, and one of the best teachers anyone could ever hope for."--

Book Synopsis

"This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air."
--Booklist

"Full of wonder... Schoolhouse bliss."
--Kirkus STARRED Review

Let's all draw dinosaurs ... outdoors!

In this remarkable picture book, a group of students spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their extraordinary teacher.

Maybe your school has a playground, gym, computers, and a library. But at this school in a faraway mountain range, things are a little different. There's a blackboard, some chairs ... and not much else. But with the help of an extraordinary teacher and a little imagination, anything is possible!

The students in this spirited picture book spend their days drawing dinosaurs outdoors. They draw astounding, spectacular creatures that come to life before their eyes, and turn their school into a wondrous place, where any child would want to go and learn.

Drawing Outdoors celebrates the amazing impact of teachers, and the wonderful worlds kids can create while drawing. A perfect gift for a beloved teacher, kids who love dinosaurs, and aspiring artists!

An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

Review Quotes

"A subtle reminder that education and recreation need not be mutually exclusive exercises and that big ideas happen when you think outside the box. A must-have for STEAM classes and for dino lovers everywhere."
--School Library Journal STARRED Review

"A delightful, short read with humor that young elementary students will love"
--Youth Services Book Review STARRED Review

"This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air."
--Booklist

"Full of wonder... Schoolhouse bliss."

--Kirkus STARRED Review

"What is central to this story is the idea that no matter what school a child attends, no matter how many or few the supplies, one dedicated professional can make all the difference."
--Shelf Awareness

"Early childhood and elementary school teachers will reimagine instruction while reading this story. A perfect read-aloud...ignites children's creativity....opens students' imaginations to genuine wonder about the widely-recognized dinosaurs of the prehistoric era. Teachers will enjoy using this story to engage their learners in an exciting journey of exploration and discovery."
--Children's Lit

About the Author

Jairo Buitrago (author) and Rafael Yockteng (illustrator) have collaborated on many highly acclaimed picture books, including Jimmy the Greatest!, Two White Rabbits, Walk with Me, and Lion and Mouse. 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 and the Kirkus Prize shortlist. 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 lives in Mexico City. Rafael lives in Bogotá.