ANCESTORY: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art
This striking nonfiction picture book investigates who created ancient wall art that’s been discovered around the world, and why—the exact answers may be out-of-reach, but the investigation is half the fun. Complete with extensive backmatter, including a bonus double fold-out gatefold, ANCESTORY is perfect company for pictorial nonfiction by Jason Chin and Candace Fleming.
Around the world, our ancient ancestors’ mysterious art is left behind on cave walls, in rain forests, and with ink made from charcoal and crushed clay. These people told their stories in magnificent drawings that still speak to us today, echoing across generations.
In her own stunning artwork that features the deserts of North America to the caves of Indonesia, Hannah Salyer showcases ancient rock paintings, drawings, and etchings and invites us to add to the ongoing story—our ancestory.
REVIEWS
*A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY TOP TEN BEST BOOK OF 2023 FOR CHILDREN * A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR *A KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A BOOKLIST EDITORS' CHOICE OF THE YEAR *
★ "Vivid . . . mesmerizing . . . intriguing." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ "Breathtaking illustrations capture the beauty and power of prehistoric artwork with remarkable precision." --ALA Booklist (starred review)
★ "Visually stunning. A fascinating look at a still-unfurling human history." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The Junior Library Guild has chosen Ancestory as a Gold Standard Selection for 2023.
“Beautifully sourced and respectfully done”. — Betsy Bird, “31 Days, 31 Lists: 2023 Nonfiction Picture Books”, A Fuse8 Production
