Who Is Ana Dalt?

by B.D. Cottleston, Chrystal Bethell (Read by), Marcin Piwowarski (Illustrator)

Overview

Why are some things just for Ana Dalt? What makes her so special? And most importantly...who is Ana Dalt?Follow the narrator as they try to determine who Ana Dalt is and what makes her so special. Why can Ana Dalt have things kids can’t? Why can Ana Dalt stay up late and watch scary movies?This clever play on words will have audiences questioning who Ana Dalt is while they enjoy the simplistic rhymes and a relatable young protagonist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781662068775
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	05/25/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged
Product dimensions:	6.04(w) x 5.04(h) x 1.13(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

B.D. Cottleston is the pretend name of a real writer who wants to leave it to listeners to enjoy these stories without worrying about what they were thinking when they were written. As a life-long fan of Winnie the Pooh, this author picked this pen name to celebrate the spirit of Pooh’s greatest rhyme. As Pooh might say: "Cottleston, Cottleston, Cottleston pie. A fly can’t bird, but a bird can fly. Ask who B.D. is and we’ll reply: Cottleston, Cottleston, Cottleston pie."

Chrystal Bethell studied acting at The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University, where she obtained a Masters of Fine Arts. She has since performed on stages throughout the United States and can be seen on various advertising campaigns and heard narrating audiobooks. An island girl born and raised in the Bahamas, she enjoys being with nature, writing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Marcin Piwowarski has pursued both an international and domestic career in painting and children's book illustration. A self-taught artist in both traditional and digital illustration, he has managed to create over one-thousand books during his twenty-year artistic journey. As a father of three kids, he understands what to include in his art for it to be adored and eye-catching. Despite all of that, the most important thing about his persona is, as he says, that he prefers tea over coffee.

Editorial Reviews

2020-02-09
Visual thinkers, take note: You may need to read the title and part of this rabble-rousing story out loud to catch the clever central pun, but children everywhere will relate.

Who is Ana Dalt? “When I see something fragile, I want it so much! / But when I reach up to get it, someone always yells… // ‘DON’T TOUCH!’ / ‘Only ANA DALT should be touching that stuff.’ ” Time and again, the narrator, an overalls- and baseball-cap–wearing child with beige skin and dark, chin-length hair, is deterred. Want to explore a lawn mower or gardening tool? “That’s for Ana Dalt!” When a scary movie comes on…“This is for Ana Dalt” too. Ready to grab a fancy party snack? “ ‘THAT’S NOT YOUR TREAT!’ / ‘That’s for Ana Dalt.’ ” Frustration builds until the narrator is standing on a stool with fist raised in protest. “It’s time someone tells me where Ana Dalt’s at! // Has anyone told her it’s nicer to share? / Does she even know? Does she even care?” Realistic illustrations with attitude emphasize facial expressions to capture a full range of emotions, including curiosity, anger, fear, and the struggle for understanding. The protagonist’s parents appear to be an interracial couple, suggesting the child is biracial; a genial and hairy family dog accompanies the narrator throughout. Secondary characters present with various skin tones.

A humorous dose of wordplay and righteous childhood indignation. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews