Writer of children's books. His books have been translated into many languages and have been repeatedly chosen for the IBBY honor list in various countries. He has obtained the Premio Ser in Brazil, the Honor List of the Junior Library Guild in the United States, the ACLI Award in Colombia, the Colibrí Medal in Chile, the A la Orilla del Viento Award in Mexico, and the Hispano-American Castillo Award for Children's Literature. and Juvenile 2019, in the United States The Kirkus Best Picture Books of the Year, School Library Journal Best Picture Books of the Year and a nomination for The Kirkus Prize for best children's book of the year.