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Mi ciudad canta

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Mi ciudad canta, de Cynthia Harmony, ilustrado por Teresa Martínez, es un libro ilustrado bilingüe que celebra la resiliencia, la comunidad y la música de la vida cotidiana. Ambientada en un animado barrio mexicano, la historia sigue a una niña y a su perro mientras disfrutan de los sonidos familiares de su ciudad: perros ladrando, bicicletas tintineando, carretas de camote silbando, hasta que un terremoto inesperado trae el silencio. Tras el terremoto, los vecinos se unen y la ciudad comienza a "cantar" de nuevo a través de actos de bondad y solidaridad. Con un texto lírico e ilustraciones vibrantes, el libro ofrece un mensaje esperanzador sobre la valentía y la conexión, lo que lo convierte en un hermoso recurso para aulas bilingües que exploran la fortaleza emocional y la identidad cultural.

English Description:

Mi ciudad canta by Cynthia Harmony, illustrated by Teresa Martínez, is a bilingual picture book that celebrates resilience, community, and the music of everyday life. Set in a lively Mexican neighborhood, the story follows a young girl and her dog as they enjoy the familiar sounds of their city—barking dogs, clanking bikes, whistling camote carts—until an unexpected earthquake brings silence. In the aftermath, neighbors come together, and the city begins to “sing” again through acts of kindness and solidarity. With lyrical text and vibrant illustrations, the book offers a hopeful message about courage and connection, making it a beautiful resource for bilingual classrooms exploring emotional strength and cultural identity.

Publishing Details

Author : Cynthia Harmony

Illustrator : Teresa Martínez

Author Nationality : Mexico

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Size: 10.44 x 0.41 x 10.31 inches

Year Published: 2022

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Community, Conflict, Environment