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Los vecinos perfectos

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Los vecinos perfectos, de Paz Corral y Pati Aguilera, es un libro ilustrado, cálido e ingenioso, que explora la migración, los prejuicios y la empatía desde la perspectiva de una niña. Cuando una familia venezolana se muda a un edificio de apartamentos chileno, el padre de familia se siente molesto por la música, los olores de la comida y las costumbres desconocidas. Sin embargo, su hijo entabla amistad con la hija de los vecinos, desafiando las ideas preconcebidas de su padre y demostrando que "lo nuevo puede ser bueno", como las arepas con pebre. Con expresivas ilustraciones y una trama conmovedora, el libro anima a los jóvenes lectores a reflexionar sobre la diversidad, el intercambio cultural y el poder de la mentalidad abierta.

English Description:

Los vecinos perfectos by Paz Corral and Pati Aguilera is a warm and witty picture book that explores migration, prejudice, and empathy through the eyes of a child. When a Venezuelan family moves into a Chilean apartment building, the father of the household is annoyed by their music, food smells, and unfamiliar customs. But his son forms a friendship with the neighbors’ daughter, challenging his father’s assumptions and showing that “what’s new can be good”—like arepas with pebre. With expressive illustrations and a relatable storyline, the book encourages young readers to reflect on diversity, cultural exchange, and the power of open-mindedness.

Publishing Details

Author : Paz Corral

Illustrator : Pati Aguilera

Author Nationality : Chile

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 40

Size: 20 x 20 cm

Year Published: 2024

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 1st

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Change, Community, Conflict, Culture, Equality, Family, Identity, Social Emotional