Run, Little Chaski! (Bilingual Arabic & English)

"Un singular periplo en los Andes" - El Comercio

In this tale set in the ancient Inka (sometimes spelled Inca) empire, Little Chaski has a big job: he is the Inka King's newest royal messenger. On his first day delivering messages he stops to help several creatures in need along the way, causing him to nearly miss his sunset deadline. But the kindness he bestowed on these animals winds up helping him in surprising ways. In this bilingual Arabic and English edition, descriptive language and bold illustrations give readers insight into Little Chaski's nervousness and excitement as he runs the Inka Trail, working earnestly to fulfill the responsibilities of his new role.

• Develop early English and Arabic language skills
• Endnotes include a glossary of Quechua words and information about the Inka Empire, Chaskis (messengers) and the Inka Trail.

About the author

Mariana Llanos is a Peruvian-born writer of children's literature. Her books include Luca's Bridge, Eunice and Kate, Kutu the Tiny Inca Princess, and Poesia Alada. In 2017, she was selected as the Best Latino Artist by the Hispanic Arts Council of Oklahoma, where she resides. She is a member of the SCBWI and currently serves as the Inclusion and Diversity Chair for their Oklahoma Chapter. When she's not writing, she enjoys baking, spending time with her children, and visiting schools to ignite the love for reading.
Mariana Ruiz Johnson is an award-winning children's book illustrator and author. She likes to explore the narrative power of illustration and the relationship between images and words. Using vibrant palettes and different patterns and textures, she combines traditional techniques and digital media. Mariana lives in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina with her husband and two children.

Product details

• Authors: Llanos Mariana
• Assisted by: Ruiz Johnson Mariana (Illustration)
• Publisher: Abrams & Chronicle
• Languages: Arab, English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 09.09.2025
• EAN: 9798888597675
• ISBN: 979-8-88859-767-5
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 254 mm x 248 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 170 g
• Series: Barefoot Bilinguals
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Ancient Civilizations, Caribbean islands, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), People & places (Children's / Teenage), Ancient World, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America, Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Caribbean & Latin America