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La gota de agua

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La gota de agua de Inês Castel-Branco es un libro ilustrado tierno y filosófico que utiliza la metáfora de una gota que se funde con el mar para explorar el concepto de la muerte de una manera tierna y adaptada al público infantil. Inspirada en las reflexiones de Panikkar, la historia sugiere que la vida no se pierde, sino que se transforma, al igual que la gota no desaparece, sino que se convierte en parte de algo mayor. Con un texto poético y conciso e ilustraciones evocadoras, el libro invita a la reflexión emocional y puede ser una herramienta útil para hablar sobre el duelo, la conexión y los ciclos de la naturaleza con los jóvenes lectores.

Recognition / Reconocimiento

Premio “Los Mejores 2020” del Banco del Libro (categoría libros informativos)

English Description:

La gota de agua by Inês Castel-Branco is a tender and philosophical picture book that uses the metaphor of a droplet merging with the sea to explore the concept of death in a gentle, child-friendly way. Inspired by Panikkar’s reflections, the story suggests that life is not lost, but transformed—just as the drop does not disappear, but becomes part of something larger. With sparse poetic text and evocative illustrations, the book creates space for emotional reflection and can be a meaningful tool for discussing grief, connection, and the cycles of nature with young readers.

Recognition / Reconocimiento

“The Best 2020” Award from Banco del Libro (informational books category)

Publishing Details

Author : Inês Castel-Branco

Illustrator : Inês Castel-Branco

Author Nationality : Spain

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 40

Size: 28 x 24 cm

Year Published: 2018

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Theme: Environment, Friendship, Oceans