# The Princess and the Warrior

**Author:** Duncan Tonatiuh
**Grade range:** Grades K–5
**First published:** 2016
**Page count:** 40
**Genre:** Picture Book
**ISBN-13:** `9781613129708`
**ISBN-10:** `161312970X`
**Canonical URL:** https://readinglist.school/book/the-princess-and-the-warrior-a-tale-of-two-volcanoes
**License:** [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — please credit ReadingList.school when citing.

## About this book

In the picture book Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings a cherished Mexican legend to life. A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book! “A palette of earthy, evocative colors . . . A genuine triumph.” ―Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) “Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony.” —School Library Journal Izta was the most beautiful princess in the land, and suitors traveled from far and wide to woo her. Even though she was the daughter of the emperor, Izta had no desire to marry a man of wealth and power. Instead, she fell in love with Popoca, a brave warrior who fought in her father’s army—and a man who did not offer her riches but a promise to stay b

## Where this book is assigned

### Pura Belpré Illustrator Award

- **recommended** · Kindergarten grade — [source: Pura Belpré Illustrator Award (ALA/ALSC + REFORMA), via Wikipedia — 2017 Honor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pura_Belpr%C3%A9_Award)
- **recommended** · 1st grade — [source: Pura Belpré Illustrator Award (ALA/ALSC + REFORMA), via Wikipedia — 2017 Honor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pura_Belpr%C3%A9_Award)
- **recommended** · 2nd grade — [source: Pura Belpré Illustrator Award (ALA/ALSC + REFORMA), via Wikipedia — 2017 Honor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pura_Belpr%C3%A9_Award)
- **recommended** · 3rd grade — [source: Pura Belpré Illustrator Award (ALA/ALSC + REFORMA), via Wikipedia — 2017 Honor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pura_Belpr%C3%A9_Award)
- **recommended** · 4th grade — [source: Pura Belpré Illustrator Award (ALA/ALSC + REFORMA), via Wikipedia — 2017 Honor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pura_Belpr%C3%A9_Award)
- **recommended** · 5th grade — [source: Pura Belpré Illustrator Award (ALA/ALSC + REFORMA), via Wikipedia — 2017 Honor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pura_Belpr%C3%A9_Award)

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