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Beto y Bella y la duda de Beni

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Beto y Bella y la duda de Beni de Gary Ramos, ilustrado por Marianela Frank, es un libro ilustrado reflexivo y culturalmente rico que explora la identidad, la migración y la pertenencia a través de los ojos de un joven guacamayo llamado Beni. Nacido en los bosques del sur de padres amazónicos, Beni comienza a cuestionar sus raíces después de un encuentro casual con una serpiente que planta la semilla de la duda: "¿Soy amazónico o chileno?" Este momento desencadena un viaje de autodescubrimiento, mientras Beni busca comprender qué lo hace único y qué lo conecta con otros en su comunidad. La narrativa combina profundidad emocional con humor amable, mientras que las ilustraciones aportan calidez y vitalidad al entorno del bosque. Con un toque inclusivo, presentando una versión del texto en criollo haitiano, es un poderoso recurso para las aulas de lenguaje dual que exploran temas de identidad cultural, diversidad y crecimiento emocional.

English Description:

Beto y Bella y la duda de Beni by Gary Ramos, illustrated by Marianela Frank, is a thoughtful and culturally rich picture book that explores identity, migration, and belonging through the eyes of a young macaw named Beni. Born in the southern forests to Amazonian parents, Beni begins to question his roots after a chance encounter with a snake who plants the seed of doubt: “Am I Amazonian or Chilean?” This moment sparks a journey of self-discovery, as Beni seeks to understand what makes him unique and what connects him to others in his community. The narrative blends emotional depth with gentle humor, while the illustrations bring warmth and vibrancy to the forest setting. With an inclusive touch—featuring a version of the text in Haitian Creole—it’s a powerful resource for dual-language classrooms exploring themes of cultural identity, diversity, and emotional growth.

Publishing Details

Author : Gary Ramos

Illustrator : Marianela Frank

Author Nationality : Venezuela

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 40

Size: 20 x 20 cm

Year Published: 2025

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Fiction

Theme: Animals, Community, Culture, Identity, Migration, Immigration