Now in Spanish bilingual! In this tale set in the ancient Inka (sometimes spelled Inca) empire, Little Chaski has a big job: he is the Inka King’s newest royal messenger. On his first day delivering messages he stops to help several creatures in need along the way, causing him to nearly miss his sunset deadline. But the kindness he bestowed on these animals winds up helping him in surprising ways. Descriptive language and bold illustrations give readers insight into Little Chaski’s nervousness and excitement as he runs the Inka Trail, working earnestly to fulfill the responsibilities of his new role.
Please note, this special edition has a reduced trim size.
More Details
Product Dimensions:7.40 x 7.20 inches
Page Count:32 pages
Age Range:Ages 3-8 years
Awards & Accolades
About the Contributors
Written by - Mariana Llanos
Mariana Llanos is a Peruvian-born writer of children’s literature. Her picture book ‘Run, Little Chaski!’ won the 2022 Oklahoma Book Award and was listed among Bank Street’s Best Books of 2021. The Spanish edition, ‘¡Corre, Pequeño Chaski!’, was a 2022 Alma Flor Ada Award winner and a Premio Campoy-Ada Honorable Mention. Mariana is a SCBWI member and currently serves as the Inclusion and Diversity Chair for their Oklahoma Chapter. When she’s not writing, she enjoys baking, spending time with her children, and visiting schools to ignite the love for reading.
Illustrated by - Mariana Ruiz Johnson
Mariana Ruiz Johnson is an award-winning children’s book illustrator and author. She likes to explore the narrative power of illustration and the relationship between images and words. Using vibrant palettes and different patterns and textures, she combines traditional techniques and digital media. Mariana lives in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina with her husband and two children.
