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Octavio y sus gafas

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Octavio y sus gafas de Marc González Rossell, ilustrado por Lucía Franco, es un conmovedor libro ilustrado que celebra el poder transformador de la visión y la imaginación. Octavio, un niño con dificultades para ver con claridad, recibe sus primeras gafas y, de repente, descubre un mundo vibrante lleno de color, detalle y asombro. A medida que explora su entorno con una mirada nueva, los libros se convierten en portales a lugares y personajes mágicos, despertando la curiosidad y la alegría. La narrativa afirma con delicadeza la importancia del autodescubrimiento y la percepción, mientras que las expresivas ilustraciones de Franco reflejan el viaje emocional de Octavio, de la incertidumbre al deleite. Ideal para aulas bilingües, esta historia fomenta la empatía, celebra la diferencia e invita a los jóvenes lectores a abrazar nuevas perspectivas.

English Description:

Octavio y sus gafas by Marc González Rossell, illustrated by Lucía Franco, is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the transformative power of vision and imagination. Octavio, a young boy who has struggled to see clearly, receives his first pair of glasses and suddenly discovers a vibrant world filled with color, detail, and wonder. As he explores his surroundings with fresh eyes, books become portals to magical places and characters, sparking curiosity and joy. The narrative gently affirms the importance of self-discovery and perception, while Franco’s expressive illustrations mirror Octavio’s emotional journey from uncertainty to delight. Ideal for dual-language classrooms, this story encourages empathy, celebrates difference, and invites young readers to embrace new perspectives.

Publishing Details

Author : Marc González Rossell

Author Nationality : Spain

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 44

Size: 14 x 24 cm

Year Published: 2024

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Theme: Identity, Imagination, Health