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Ancient nightBEST OF THE YEAR Publishers Weekly Evanston Public Library Chicago Public Library BookPage Kirkus "Vivid and vibrant." NPR Weekend Edition At the start of things, the elders say, the universe was hushed and still. The moon alone shone bright and round in the star speckled dark of the sky. Acclaimed Mexican artist David Alvarez pushes the boundaries with his first full color book,Ancient Night (Noche Antigua). Renowned for his black and white

BEST OF THE YEAR
Publishers Weekly Evanston Public Library Chicago Public Library BookPage Kirkus

"Vivid and vibrant." -- NPR Weekend Edition

At the start of things, the elders say,
the universe was hushed and still.
The moon alone shone bright and round
in the star-speckled dark of the sky.

Acclaimed Mexican artist David Alvarez pushes the boundaries with his first full-color book,Ancient Night (Noche Antigua). Renowned for his black-and-white illustrations, Alvarez breathes vibrant life into two classic Nahuatl myths: the moon-dwelling rabbit and Yaushu, the fire-stealing opossum.

Award-winning author David Bowles crafts a lyrical tapestry, weaving these ancient legends into a captivating tale. In-depth backmatter, meticulously researched, provides further context for curious young minds.

Published simultaneously in English and Spanish,Ancient Night offers a gateway to these timeless stories for young readers everywhere. Immerse yourself in Alvarez''s stunning artwork and Bowles'' evocative prose, experiencing the magic of these vibrant myths anew.

P R A I S E

★ "Bolstered by the ethereal, whimsical text, the plush, incandescent acrylic and oil paint artwork gathers the subtleties and splendors of nighttime and the plant life that surrounds Rabbit and Opossum. Together words and images tug readers along at a measured pace. An excellent authors'' note underscores how common strands and crucial differences from wide-ranging Mesoamerican legends and myths furnish the inspiration at the roots of this tale. Like a mighty dream recalled from time gone by."
--Kirkus (starred)

★ "Luminous acrylic and oil illustrations bring the night to life... Enchanting text presents the tale in short, clear sentences that convey a sense of timeless mystery and beauty... An excellent choice for picture book collections that uniquely explores traditional Mesoamerican tales and is sure to inspire the wish for further discovery and appreciation."
--School Library Journal (starred)

★ "Bowles'' spare, evocative text flows like poetry... Alvarez''s compositions are sophisticated and uncluttered... beautifully crafted, gently stylized figures so remarkably textured that you can almost count the number of hairs on Rabbit''s body. Ancient Night is wondrous, sparkling and easily one of the best picture books of 2023."
--BookPage (starred)

★ "Bowles''s unhurried lines offer a playfully elegant feel to the telling, while Alvarez''s saturated digitized paintings use a limited palette to imagine long-eared, gray Rabbit and pointy-nosed, rust-hued Oposs

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Amber M
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 4
Medium weight minimal ingredient moisturizer!
Size: 3 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
As with another review, I’m looking for a replacement/dupe for Eucerin Urea Repair face moisturizer which is 5% urea Skin concerns: dry rosacea, mid-40s, arid climate with 4 seasons, winters are cold and snowy and summers are 90°+ for most. This is a medium-weight moisturizer that I consider not greasy at all. It is not as hydrating as I need it to be for my dry skin type with rosacea. Thickness wise I say it is similar to a standard facial sunscreen. It does last overnight, in the morning I can still feel it in some areas. I will try increasing how much I apply in order to see if it helps with how much staying power it has. This may increase the hydration it provides and I will update my review to report back. I had a very mild stinging sensation but my rosacea is struggling since moving to a dry climate. Once I repair my skin barrier a bit, I fully expect this will cease. Due to this, I’m not going to get my husband to try it, he has constantly broken skin from severe eczema and stinging is something that makes him not use moisturizers. It’s a battle! For people in more humid climates this may be a more effective moisturizer, or those with less-dry skin than me. I never have flakes so this wasn’t a parameter for me. There is no tint. I’m not sure about white cast so I can’t rate it for skin tone. But I don’t feel there would be, this seems translucent unless you really go in with it. For me it is reasonably effective. It’s probably a good day moisturizer and I expect it plays well with sunscreen, though I would definitely let it absorb or dry down. Which is pretty standard for daytime skin care. There is a slight grippy feeling when applying, but this dissipates like the Eucerin Urea Repair does. This is not, for me, a replacement or dupe for Eucerin Urea Repair. It is a great value for the price! Overall for someone with skin like mine I rate it a very solid 4/5. I would likely purchase again for a lightweight moisturizer as a more affordable substitute for Beauty Of Joseon Dynasty Cream for day. Though this does not give me the “bounce” that does. Alas. Updated to add: I tried increasing the amount I apply, and that eliminated any grippy feeling when applying. I now apply both day and night and this has helped repair my barrier enough it doesn’t sting when I apply this. I still have a way to go before I can return to using my sunscreen, but I do work in a building with no windows so the few minutes I am outside, it’s okay if I go without. If I apply this to my eyes, it doesn’t sting them, which is great, my eyes are extremely sensitive and I hesitated, but it works out just fine. It isn’t thick enough to cause whiteheads to form on my lids, unlike some balm-type moisturizers (LRP!) and even unfortunately Bioderma Sensibio Eye+ I have noticed the backs of my hands are improved as I wipe off excess onto the backs of my hands and into my cuticles. I was genuinely surprised by this, it’s not like I don’t wash my hands. I wasn’t expecting it to have any effect, but the stinging scaley hands are gone, now my hands just feel normal, even after wearing wool fingerless gloves all day at work. I will continue to use this product and will repurchase even after my financial situation improves.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2025
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Nay S.
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
My rosacea approves
Size: 3 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I have Rosacea, dry, sensitive, reactive skin and perimenopausal skin. My rosacea products tends to dry my already dry skin and this has been been a great moisturizer. My skin looks dewy, dullness and dryness have improved in just 2 days; I haven't reacted with sting and redness like I usually do and when I wake up I still have a dewy not greasy face even though I sleep on my sides and toss and turn all night. Definitely going to buy again since the bottle size is good, a lil goes a long way and does not make my face react like the CeraVe.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
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Onzz
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
This stuff works nicely
Size: 3 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
So I don't typically leave reviews, but I feel like this lotion has been fantastic to me. I typically don't use lotion because I hate the feel, but my face really needed it. I have dry/oily skin. My skin gets gross and flaky, yet it's pretty oily. I've always dealt with it. I decided to go ahead and buy this stuff because I couldn't take my dry skin. It helps soooo much and you barely need any. I use a dime sized amount and really focus on my problem areas. It lasts all day, not too thick and not too watery. Not greasy at all for me and soaks in very nicely. Again, it lasts all day and I don't need touch ups, even on bad skin days. I don't ever break out and it's never clogged my pores, but to be fair I've never really had skin that's broken out much before. The one thing I did notice, before using this stuff I started noticing more fine lines around my eyes/forehead. I've been using this stuff for about a year and you can barely see them anymore. I have haven't changed my diet, it's pretty atrocious honestly, so I really feel this lotion has worked wonders on its own. Also I still have a decent amount left in the bottle and I bought it almost a year ago. I'm going to try their body lotion next. Hope this helps, or at least give it a whirl!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2026
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JAMES
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent for hydrating & moisturizing super gentle
Size: 3 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I really am quite amazed by this product. I’ve been using top anti aging skincare from a very prestigious, high-end brand for a long time. I’m amazed at how inexpensive this product is and how lightweight, gentle and moisturizing it as. I’m really happy I found it. It’s really incredible for hydrating and skin that is very well hydrated looks act younger. My prior anti-aging moisturizer just never moisturized THIS well. Unbelievable . My skin looks younger .
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
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Stephanie Abila Exact
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Amazing moisturizer for all skin types!
Size: 19 Ounce (Pack of 1)
I absolutely love this CeraVe Moisturizing Cream! It keeps my skin soft, smooth, and well-hydrated all day long. I use it on both my face and body, and it doesn’t feel greasy at all. It’s very gentle and perfect even for sensitive skin. I also like that it has no strong scent. A little goes a long way, and the size is great for the price. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a reliable daily moisturizer!
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