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Diente de león

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Diente de león de María Baranda, ilustrada por Isidro R. Esquivel, es una novela poética para jóvenes de 12 a 18 años centrada en Laina, una niña introspectiva de once años que navega entre la amistad, la ausencia y la esperanza. A través de reflexiones serenas y su profundo vínculo con los dientes de león —símbolos de anhelo e imaginación—, Laina descubre la fuerza en la vulnerabilidad y la resiliencia en los pequeños momentos. Su escritura lírica invita a los lectores a un mundo interior reflexivo, lo que la convierte en un excelente recurso para educadores bilingües que exploran la metáfora, la alfabetización emocional y la expresión bilingüe.

English Description:

Diente de león by María Baranda, illustrated by Isidro R. Esquivel, is a poetic middle-grade novel centered on Laina, an introspective eleven-year-old girl navigating friendship, absence, and hope. Through quiet reflections and her deep bond with dandelions—symbols of longing and imagination—Laina discovers strength in vulnerability and resilience in small moments. The lyrical writing invites readers into a thoughtful inner world, making it an excellent resource for dual language educators exploring metaphor, emotional literacy, and bilingual expression.

Publishing Details

Author : María Baranda

Illustrator : Isidro R. Esquivel

Author Nationality : Mexico

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 80

Size: 18 x 25 cm

Year Published: 2012

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Fiction

Theme: Friendship, Nature, Imagination