{"product_id":"feathered-serpent-and-the-five-suns-a-mesoamerican-creation-myth-9781419746772","title":"Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth","description":"\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings an ancient Mesoamerican creation myth to life in the picture book \u003ci\u003eFeathered Serpent and the Five Suns\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Long ago, the gods of Mesoamerica set out to create humans. They tried many times during each sun, or age. When all their attempts failed and the gods grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcóatl--the Feathered Serpent. To continue, he first had to retrieve the sacred bones of creation guarded by Mictlantecuhtli, lord of the underworld. Gathering his staff, shield, cloak, and shell ornament for good luck, Feathered Serpent embarked on the dangerous quest to create humankind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the story of Feathered Serpent, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica. With his instantly recognizable, acclaimed art style and grand storytelling, Tonatiuh recounts a thrilling creation tale of epic proportions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuncan Tonatiuh\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende. His books, including \u003ci\u003eDiego Rivera\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Dear Primo\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSeparate Is Never Equal\u003c\/i\u003e, have received many awards over the years. He currently lives in San Miguel with his wife and children but travels to the US often. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629579997458,"sku":"9781419746772","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_70d9d3ae-b9c8-4a8d-910b-80f365c936d9.jpg?v=1732732053","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/feathered-serpent-and-the-five-suns-a-mesoamerican-creation-myth-9781419746772","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}