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Ayobami y el nombre de los animales

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Ayobami y el nombre de los animales, de Pilar López Ávila, ilustrado por Mar Azabal, es un lírico libro ilustrado que narra la historia de Ayobami, una joven valiente de una aldea africana de posguerra que sueña con ir a la escuela. Con tan solo un lápiz y un papel, viaja sola por la selva, decidida a aprender a leer y escribir. En el camino, se encuentra con animales salvajes que le piden un regalo: su nombre escrito. Su valentía, compasión y amor por el aprendizaje se hacen patentes al transformar su viaje en uno de empoderamiento y alfabetización. Es un inspirador homenaje a la educación, la resiliencia y la magia del lenguaje.

English Description:

Ayobami y el nombre de los animales by Pilar López Ávila, illustrated by Mar Azabal, is a lyrical picture book that tells the story of Ayobami, a brave young girl in a post-war African village who dreams of going to school. With just a pencil and a piece of paper, she journeys alone through the jungle, determined to learn to read and write. Along the way, she encounters wild animals who each ask her for a gift—their written name. Her courage, compassion, and love for learning shine through as she transforms her journey into one of empowerment and literacy. It's an inspiring tribute to education, resilience, and the magic of language.

Publishing Details

Author : Pilar López Ávila

Illustrator : Mar Azabal

Author Nationality : Spain

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 30

Year Published: 2017

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Adventure, Animals, Change, Culture, Identity, Imagination, Social Emotional, Social Issues