El último vuelo, de Mariel Sanhueza, es un libro ilustrado tierno y reflexivo que narra la historia de una abeja abuela que vive los últimos momentos de su vida. A través de sus serenas observaciones y emociones, se invita a los lectores a ver el mundo desde la perspectiva de una criatura pequeña pero significativa. Con un lenguaje poético y delicadas ilustraciones, el libro ofrece una conmovedora meditación sobre la vida, la memoria y el ciclo natural de la despedida, convirtiéndolo en un recurso valioso para que los jóvenes lectores exploren temas como la empatía, el envejecimiento y la belleza de decir adiós.
English Description:
El último vuelo by Mariel Sanhueza is a tender and reflective picture book that tells the story of a grandfather bee experiencing the final moments of his life. Through his quiet observations and emotions, readers are invited to see the world from the perspective of a small but significant creature. With poetic language and gentle illustrations, the book offers a moving meditation on life, memory, and the natural cycle of farewell, making it a powerful resource for young readers to explore themes of empathy, aging, and the beauty of saying goodbye.
Author : Mariel Sanhueza
Type of Spanish : Authentic
Reading Grade Level: 1st
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fiction
Theme: Social Emotional, Nature, Family, Animals, Environment
Teacher Comments: "The illustrations are super cute! It helps put death into a different perspective than the typical "American" version of being sad."
