With Spanish vocabulary and a clever color concept, this poetic picture book shares the life cycle of a beloved amphibian—the axolotl—in its natural habitat. This curious creature is actually a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins. Not a Monster explores the traits of the axolotl, the Aztec origin myth about the species, and the way pollution is affecting its natural habitat: the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City.
Award Years
2025-2026
Award Category
SC Picture Book Award
