A beautiful and empowering retelling of a Mesoamerican creation myth, in which the Feathered Serpent, a powerful and wise deity, creates the world and all living things, including humans. He teaches them important lessons about diversity, inclusion, and interconnectedness. Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings this ancient Mesoamerican creation myth to life in the picture book 'Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns'. Long ago, the gods of Mesoamerica attempted to create humans multiple times in each sun, or age, but failed. When the gods grew tired, only Quetzalcóatl—the Feathered Serpent—did not give up. He embarked on a dangerous quest to retrieve the sacred bones of creation guarded by Mictlantecuhtli, lord of the underworld. Equipped with his staff, shield, cloak, and shell ornament for good luck, Feathered Serpent succeeded in creating humankind. Duncan Tonatiuh uses his acclaimed art style and grand storytelling to recount this thrilling creation tale of epic proportions.