La luz de Lucia
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Awarded in the United States at the Gellet Burgess Awards - Society and Culture and at the International Latino Book Awards in 2016. A story about how important it is to shine as brightly as possible with the light that we all carry inside and that makes us unique.
Lucia is the youngest in a family of fireflies. She wants to shine like the others do, but she's too small to light up the forest. Finally, one night, after waiting and waiting, Lucia's time comes. It's finally ready! She'll be able to go out and light up the forest with her companions, but something stops her.
The next night, when it's time to leave, Lucy's excitement wears off and she doesn't want to leave home. Thankfully, her family supports and encourages her to shine and trust herself no matter what. Being aware of one's talent is difficult, but we must remember that we are unique and have a lot to share!
Spanish Description: Premiado en Estados Unidos en los Gellet Burgess Awards - Sociedad y Cultura y en los International Latino Book Awards en 2016. Una historia sobre lo importante que es brillar lo más intensamente posible con la luz que todos llevamos dentro y que nos hace únicos. Lucía es la menor de una familia de luciérnagas. Quiere brillar como lo hacen las demás, pero es demasiado pequeña para iluminar el bosque. Por fin, una noche, después de esperar y esperar, a Lucía le llega su momento. ¡Al fin está lista! Podrá salir e iluminar el bosque con sus compañeros, pero algo la detiene. La noche siguiente, cuando llega el momento de partir, la emoción de Lucy desaparece y no quiere marcharse de casa. Afortunadamente, su familia la apoya y la anima a brillar y confiar en sí misma pase lo que pase. Ser consciente del talento de uno es difícil, pero debemos recordar que somos únicos y ¡tenemos mucho que compartir!
Publishing Details
Author : Margarita del Mazo
Illustrator : Silvia Álvarez
Author Nationality : Spain
Type of Spanish : Authentic
Physical Details
Type of Book: Picture
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Size: 9.25 x 9.25 in
Year Published: 2015
Instructional Details
Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fiction
Theme: Animals, Family, Identity, Nature, Social Emotional, Mental Health Awareness
