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Amigos de balcón

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Ambientado en una época de calles tranquilas y distanciamiento social, Amigos de balcón cuenta la conmovedora historia de dos niños que forjan una amistad desde sus respectivos balcones. A través de saludos diarios, juegos compartidos y formas creativas de comunicarse, descubren la conexión, la alegría y la imaginación, incluso a distancia. Con un lenguaje sencillo y poético e ilustraciones tiernas, este libro captura con belleza la resiliencia, la empatía y el poder del juego en tiempos de incertidumbre. Los profesores de dos idiomas pueden usarlo para explorar temas de comunidad, emociones y resolución creativa de problemas, a la vez que animan a los estudiantes a escribir o compartir sus propias historias de conexión a través de las fronteras.

English Description:

Set during a time of quiet city streets and social distancing, Amigos de balcón tells the heartwarming story of two children who form a friendship from their respective balconies. Through daily waves, shared games, and creative ways of communicating, they discover connection, joy, and imagination—even at a distance. With simple, poetic language and tender illustrations, this book beautifully captures resilience, empathy, and the power of play in uncertain times. Dual-language teachers can use it to explore themes of community, emotions, and creative problem-solving, while encouraging students to write or share their own stories of connection across boundaries.

Publishing Details

Author : Patricia Fernández Bieberach

Illustrator : Alejandra Acosta

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Board

Cover: Board

Pages: 22

Year Published: 2022

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Friendship, Family, Community