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Bola de agua

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Bola de agua de Pilar Gutiérrez Llano, ilustrado por José Antonio Suárez Londoño, es un poético libro ilustrado que invita a los lectores a un viaje emocional y sensorial. A través de un texto delicado e ilustraciones evocadoras, explora sentimientos que a menudo permanecen ocultos, aquellos que solo compartimos con quienes realmente nos aman y comprenden. Diseñado como un libro-objeto con páginas en acordeón, fusiona literatura y arte visual en un formato íntimo y envolvente. Dirigido a lectores de todas las edades, especialmente a quienes aprecian la narrativa reflexiva, es una obra célebre que fue reconocida como uno de los mejores libros infantiles originales de Latinoamérica en 2012.

English Description:

Bola de agua by Pilar Gutiérrez Llano, illustrated by José Antonio Suárez Londoño, is a poetic picture book that invites readers into an emotional and sensory journey. Through delicate text and evocative illustrations, it explores feelings that often remain hidden—those we share only with people who truly love and understand us. Designed as a book-object with accordion-style pages, it blends literature and visual art in a format that feels intimate and immersive. Aimed at readers of all ages, especially those who appreciate reflective storytelling, it’s a celebrated work that received recognition as one of Latin America’s best original children’s books in 2012.

Publishing Details

Author : Pilar Gutiérrez Llano

Illustrator : José Antonio Suárez Londoño

Author Nationality : Colombia

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 16

Year Published: 2015

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 9th-12th

Genre: Fiction

Theme: Identity, Imagination, Social Emotional