Rafael Yockteng

Books by This Illustrator

Bean Soup

Illustration of a young boy cooking bean soup
Illustrated by: Rafael Yockteng
Age Level: 3-6
Language: Spanish (Bilingual Eng/Sp)

Product Description: This delightful poem teaches readers young and old how to make a heartwarming, tummy-filling black bean soup, from gathering the beans, onions, and garlic to taking little pebbles out of the beans to letting them simmer till the luscious smell indicates it's time for supper. Jorge Argueta's vivid poetic voice and Rafael Yockteng's vibrant illustrations make preparing this healthy and delicious Latino favorite an exciting, almost magical experience.

White Flower: A Maya Princess

Illustrated by: Rafael Yockteng
Age Level: Middle Grade (9-14)

Product Description: This Mayan folktale with Spanish origins features W'itz Ak'al, the Lord of the Woods, a cacique (king) who commands both the natural world and the city; and his beautiful daughter, Blanca Flor, who also can command the forces of nature to get her way. When a suitor arrives to court her, he must survive a series of trials set by Blanca's father to prove his worth.