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Anhelos

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Anhelos, de Corrinne Averiss, ilustrado por Sébastien Pelon, es una conmovedora historia sobre un niño llamado Juan y su querido perro, Cometa, cuya repentina enfermedad deja a Juan aferrado a la esperanza. Mientras Cometa descansa en la veterinaria, los deseos más profundos de Juan —sus anhelos— cargan con el peso emocional del amor, el miedo y la resiliencia. Con una tierna prosa en español e expresivas ilustraciones, el libro guía con delicadeza a los jóvenes lectores a través de la incertidumbre y el crecimiento emocional, convirtiéndolo en una poderosa herramienta para desarrollar la empatía y la alfabetización emocional en las aulas bilingües.

English Description:

Anhelos by Corrinne Averiss, illustrated by Sébastien Pelon, is a heartfelt story about a boy named Juan and his beloved dog, Cometa, whose sudden illness leaves Juan clinging to hope. As Cometa rests at the vet, Juan’s deepest wishes—his anhelos—carry the emotional weight of love, fear, and resilience. With tender Spanish prose and expressive illustrations, the book gently guides young readers through uncertainty and emotional growth, making it a powerful tool for developing empathy and emotional literacy in dual-language classrooms.

Publishing Details

Author : Corrinne Averiss

Illustrator : Sébastien Pelon

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Year Published: 2021

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Social Emotional, Friendship, Family, Animals

Lesson Plan Link: Link

Student Activity Link: Link