Nadando al cielo, volando al mar, de Paula Villarreal, ilustrado por Catalina Williams, es un libro poético ilustrado que invita a los lectores a un viaje metafórico guiado por dos estrellas: una del cielo y otra del mar. Al intercambiar lugares inesperadamente, cada uno descubre un nuevo mundo lleno de ballenas, cometas, caracolas y meteoritos. Al explorar espacios desconocidos, comienzan a comprender la belleza de la perspectiva y la importancia de volver al lugar propio con una empatía renovada. Con un lenguaje lírico e ilustraciones oníricas, el libro fomenta la reflexión, la imaginación y el crecimiento emocional, perfecto para aulas bilingües que exploran la identidad, la curiosidad y la magia de ver a través de los ojos del otro.
English Description:
Nadando al cielo, volando al mar by Paula Villarreal, illustrated by Catalina Williams, is a poetic picture book that invites readers on a metaphorical journey guided by two stars—one from the sky and one from the sea. When they unexpectedly switch places, each discovers a new world filled with whales, comets, caracolas, and meteorites. As they navigate unfamiliar spaces, they begin to understand the beauty of perspective and the importance of returning to one’s place with newfound empathy. With lyrical language and dreamlike illustrations, the book encourages reflection, imagination, and emotional growth—perfect for bilingual classrooms exploring identity, curiosity, and the magic of seeing through someone else’s eyes.
Author : Paula Villarreal Gil & Catalina Williams
Type of Spanish : Authentic
Reading Grade Level: 2nd
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fiction
Theme: Space, Social Emotional, Nature, Imagination, Identity, Friendship, Adventure, Environment
Teacher Comments: "It's imaginative with beautiful, rich language -- perfect for read alouds. Sweet and poetic. Could be used as a jumping off point for talking about perspective and self-awareness"
