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El ombligo del mundo

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El ombligo del mundo es un libro ilustrado bilingüe y poético de Juan Carlos Quezadas, con ilustraciones de Gabriel Pacheco, que explora el origen, la identidad y la pertenencia a través de una narrativa imaginativa. El libro presenta el concepto del "ombligo del mundo" no como un punto geográfico fijo, sino como un lugar simbólico arraigado en la experiencia y perspectiva de cada persona. A través de un texto lírico e ilustraciones surrealistas, invita a los lectores a reflexionar sobre cómo las historias, los sueños y las emociones moldean nuestro sentido de pertenencia en el mundo. Es un recurso valioso para aulas bilingües interesadas en la expresión creativa, la geografía y el pensamiento filosófico.

English Description:

El ombligo del mundo is a poetic bilingual picture book by Juan Carlos Quezadas, illustrated by Gabriel Pacheco, that explores origin, identity, and belonging through imaginative storytelling. The book presents the concept of the “navel of the world” not as a fixed geographic point but as a symbolic place rooted in each person's experience and perspective. Through lyrical text and surreal illustrations, it invites readers to reflect on how stories, dreams, and emotions shape our sense of place in the world. It's a beautiful resource for bilingual classrooms interested in creative expression, geography, and philosophical thinking.

Publishing Details

Author : Andrea Braverman , Ana Ines Castelli

Author Nationality : Argentina

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 36

Size: 24 x 32 cm

Year Published: 2016

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th

Genre: Fiction

Theme: Community, Imagination, Identity