This story has a dramatic beginning as little Chico hatches into his
Peruvian world and discovers it’s a scary place. His dad tries to make things better for little Chico as dads often do and so the story begins. Chico goes on a quest to learn the secret to courage. He is helped and hindered by three llamas that he meets while climbing a tall mountain.
This a witty story with a surprise ending involving a superhero who saves the day. The large acrylic and black pencil illustrations are excellent for group sharing. The bright colors spice up the cartoon animal characters. In all this is an enjoyable read as we follow Chico in his adventures.
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