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Rescatando palabras

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Rescatando palabras de Angela Burke Kunkel, ilustrado por Paola Escobar, es un inspirador libro ilustrado basado en la historia real de José Alberto Gutiérrez, un recolector de basura en Bogotá, Colombia, quien construyó una biblioteca comunitaria con libros desechados. La narrativa sigue a dos Josés: uno, un niño que sueña con los sábados en la biblioteca, y el otro, un hombre que rescata libros de la basura durante su recorrido nocturno. Con un poético texto en español e ilustraciones ricas, la historia celebra la perseverancia, la alfabetización y el poder transformador de los libros. Ideal para niños de 4 a 8 años, es un conmovedor recurso bilingüe para explorar la comunidad, la esperanza y la magia de la lectura.

Recognition / Reconocimiento

SELECCIÓN 2020 Mejores Libros de la Biblioteca Pública de Chicago

English Description:

Rescatando palabras by Angela Burke Kunkel, illustrated by Paola Escobar, is an inspiring picture book based on the true story of José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbage collector in Bogotá, Colombia, who built a community library from discarded books. The narrative follows two Josés—one a boy who dreams of Saturdays at the library, and the other the man who rescues books from the trash during his nightly route. With poetic Spanish text and rich illustrations, the story celebrates perseverance, literacy, and the transformative power of books. Ideal for ages 4–8, it’s a moving dual-language resource for exploring community, hope, and the magic of reading.

Recognition / Reconocimiento

SELECTION 2020 Chicago Public Library Best Books

Publishing Details

Author : Angela Burke Kunkel

Illustrator : Paola Escobar

Author Nationality : United States

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 40

Size: 9.38 x 0.4 x 11.31 in

Year Published: 2020

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Community, Social Emotional