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Balam, lluvia y la casa

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Balam, lluvia y la casa, de Julio Serrano Echeverría, es un poemario bilingüe que sigue a dos hermanos, Balam y Lluvia, mientras exploran los rincones íntimos de su hogar a través de 17 poemas cortos y sensoriales. Cada pieza captura momentos cotidianos —jugar en el jardín, despedirse de un pez, escuchar la tierra— con un lenguaje lírico y una profunda conmoción. Las ilustraciones de Yolanda Mosquera complementan el texto, creando una atmósfera cálida e imaginativa que celebra la infancia y las maravillas del hogar. Los profesores de dos idiomas pueden usar este libro para inspirar la escritura narrativa personal, introducir recursos poéticos y fomentar la reflexión sobre el hogar, la memoria y la experiencia sensorial, tanto en inglés como en español.

English Description:

Balam, lluvia y la casa by Julio Serrano Echeverría is a bilingual poetry collection that follows two siblings, Balam and Lluvia, as they explore the intimate corners of their home through 17 short, sensory-rich poems. Each piece captures everyday moments—playing in the garden, saying goodbye to a pet fish, listening to the earth—with lyrical language and emotional depth. Yolanda Mosquera’s illustrations complement the text, creating a warm, imaginative atmosphere that celebrates childhood and domestic wonder. Dual-language teachers can use this book to inspire personal narrative writing, introduce poetic devices, and encourage reflection on home, memory, and sensory experience in both English and Spanish.

Publishing Details

Author : Julio Serrano Echeverría

Illustrator : Yolanda Mosquera

Author Nationality : Guatemala

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Size: 22 x 25 cm

Year Published: 2018

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 1st

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction

Theme: Adventure, Community, Culture, Family, Hispanic Heritage Month, Imagination, Social Emotional