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David Huerta: Bridging Cultures Through Children’s Stories
David Huerta's life journey is characterized by his deep bond with Japan over 25 years, a country that has profoundly influenced his perspective and creativity. As an award-winning children’s book author, David is passionate about introducing young minds to the rich traditions of Japanese culture. Onomatopoeias play an important part in everyday Japanese language and culture for both children and adults. For anyone learning the Japanese language and who wants to communicate like a native speaker, an understanding of these lively sound expressions is essential. His latest work, “Why Max ‘Meows’ and Risa ‘Nyaas’?”, introduces children to the fun world of Japanese onomatopoeia and how different cultures interpret sounds in their own unique ways.
Drawing from his enriching experience teaching English and cross-cultural studies in Kobe, Japan, David infuses his storytelling with educational insights, crafting enchanting narratives that captivate young hearts and curious minds. In addition to writing, David is the co-founder of a tech marketing firm and embraces the roles of father and husband.
Reviewed by Astrid Iustulin for Readers' Favorite
When Max finds a mouse in a cage in his class, he is surprised that his friend Risa imitates the little creature's sound in an unusual way. The same thing happens again later while they are in the garden and hear a bee buzzing by. The two children discuss the topic but cannot reach a solution. Max decides to investigate why Risa hears animal sounds differently than him, and the next day, he has plenty of opportunities for it. For every animal he and Risa think of, the sounds are always different in English and Japanese, even if some are similar. How will the two friends decide who is right and who is wrong? Find out in David Huerta's entertaining and educational story, Why Max “Meows" and Risa “Nyaas”? Cracking the Code of Animal Sounds Across Cultures.
Why Max “Meows" and Risa “Nyaas”? is fun to read and teaches a great lesson to young readers. I often reflected on onomatopoeias, which are different in every language. David Huerta wrote the perfect story to explain this concept to children, enabling them to understand the differences between languages and appreciate cultures other than their own. I believe this book will take young readers on an educational and cultural journey that will make them reflect on essential concepts and teach them something new. Max and Risa's story is beautifully illustrated, making it even more enjoyable to follow them as they discover new onomatopoeias. I recommend this book to young readers and hope there will be more stories to continue this fun adventure with Max and Risa.
