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Al otro lado de la bahía

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Al otro lado de la bahía, de Carlos Aponte, es un libro ilustrado bilingüe que sigue a Carlitos, un niño que deja su acogedor pueblo natal para cruzar la bahía en busca de su padre en San Juan, Puerto Rico. En el camino, conoce a personajes pintorescos —piragüeros, gatos traviesos y músicos callejeros— que dan vida a la ciudad y lo ayudan a descubrir el significado más profundo de la familia y la pertenencia. Con expresivas ilustraciones y una narrativa conmovedora, el libro ofrece un retrato vibrante de la cultura puertorriqueña y la curiosidad infantil. Los maestros de dos idiomas pueden usar este título para explorar temas de identidad, hogar y resiliencia emocional, a la vez que introducen a los estudiantes a contextos culturales y geográficos enriquecedores, tanto en inglés como en español.

English Description:

Al otro lado de la bahía by Carlos Aponte is a bilingual picture book that follows Carlitos, a young boy who leaves his cozy hometown to cross the bay in search of his father in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Along the way, he meets colorful characters—piragüeros, mischievous cats, and street musicians—that bring the city to life and help him discover the deeper meaning of family and belonging. With expressive illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, the book offers a vibrant portrait of Puerto Rican culture and childhood curiosity. Dual-language teachers can use this title to explore themes of identity, home, and emotional resilience while introducing students to rich cultural and geographic contexts in both English and Spanish.

Publishing Details

Author : Carlos Aponte

Illustrator : Carlos Aponte

Author Nationality : United States

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Size: 9.23 x 0.36 x 9.33 in

Year Published: 2021

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 1st

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Adventure, Family, Social Emotional