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Cuando grande quiero ser

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Cuando grande quiero ser, de Amparo García y Margarita Valdés, ilustrado por Margarita Valdés, es un libro ilustrado de no ficción de bella factura que invita a los niños a soñar con valentía sobre su futuro. Con vibrantes ilustraciones y un español poético, presenta una amplia gama de profesiones, desde astrónomo hasta paseador de perros y escritor, animando a los lectores a explorar sus pasiones e imaginar las posibilidades del futuro. El libro también incluye una fascinante mirada a los trabajos del pasado que están desapareciendo y un vistazo a las profesiones que podrían existir en el futuro. Es un recurso lúdico y reflexivo para iniciar conversaciones sobre la identidad, la vocación y el cambiante mundo laboral.

English Description:

Cuando grande quiero ser, by Amparo García and Margarita Valdés, illustrated by Margarita Valdés, is a beautifully crafted illustrated non-fiction book that invites children to dream bravely about their future. With vibrant illustrations and poetic Spanish, it features a wide range of professions, from astronomer to dog walker to writer, encouraging readers to explore their passions and imagine the possibilities of the future. The book also includes a fascinating look at past jobs that are disappearing and a glimpse into professions that might exist in the future. It is a playful and thoughtful resource to start conversations about identity, vocation and the changing world of work.

Publishing Details

Author : Roberto Fuentes

Illustrator : Carlos Denis

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 40

Year Published: 2014

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Identity, Friendship, Disabilities, Community

Teacher Comments: "It divides the professions into categories based on interests like public service, the animal world, Mother Earth, Sports, etc. With 15 different categories, it has illustrations and a short paragraph describing the different careers. A great example of nonfiction text features and a great addition to any classroom library."