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Maxy sobrevive el huracán

$18.95
$18.95

Maxy sobrevive el huracán, de Ricia Anne Chansky y Yarelis Marcial Acevedo, es un libro ilustrado bilingüe que sigue a Maxy, un adorable perro que vive en Puerto Rico, mientras experimenta el huracán María con su dueña, Clarita, y su familia. A través de los ojos de Maxy, los lectores presencian la llegada de la tormenta, el miedo que trae consigo y las consecuencias, incluyendo casas dañadas, calles inundadas y largas esperas para obtener lo esencial. Mientras Maxy lucha contra la ansiedad durante las tormentas posteriores, su familia lo ayuda con cariño a comprender que no toda la lluvia es peligrosa. Dirigido a niños de 4 a 8 años, este conmovedor cuento ofrece consuelo y perspectiva a los niños que enfrentan desastres naturales.

English Description:

Maxy sobrevive el huracán by Ricia Anne Chansky and Yarelis Marcial Acevedo is a bilingual picture book that follows Maxy, a lovable dog living in Puerto Rico, as he experiences Hurricane María with his human Clarita and her family. Through Maxy’s eyes, readers witness the storm’s arrival, the fear it brings, and the aftermath—including damaged homes, flooded streets, and long waits for essentials. As Maxy struggles with anxiety during later rainstorms, his family gently helps him understand that not all rain is dangerous. Aimed at ages 4–8, this emotionally resonant story offers comfort and insight for children coping with natural disasters.

Publishing Details

Author : Ricia Anne Chansky, Yarelis Marcial Acevedo

Illustrator : Olga Barinova

Type of Spanish : Bilingual

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Size: 11.25 x 0.5 x 8.75 in

Year Published: 2021

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Environment, Nature, Family, Community