Niño Wrestles the World

Fear is something every child faces – from monsters under the bed to thunder and lightning to the dark. In Niño Wrestles the World, groundbreaking author/illustrator Yuyi Morales explores this theme through one unforgettable, underpants-wearing little niño. Pulling from Mexican folklore and her own childhood fears, Morales pits one slightly spooky opponent after another against Niño. These foes are no match for this pint-sized luchadore, however – he knows just what playful activity will defeat each one. But when it comes to baby sisters, Niño discovers that joining forces is the best solution of all. This entertaining story features Spanish words and phrases sprinkled throughout; action-packed, poster-style art; and a short note at the end about lucha libre, the tradition of masked Mexican wrestling.