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El payaso bombero

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El payaso bombero, de Matías Mackenna, ilustrado por Evangelina Prieto, es un encantador y significativo libro ilustrado sobre un payaso que también sueña con ser bombero. Vestido con pantalones floreados y casco de bombero, le encanta contar chistes y apagar incendios, pero ni los demás payasos ni los bomberos comprenden su peculiar combinación. Con perseverancia y amabilidad, demuestra que abrazar la identidad única puede conectar mundos e inspirar a otros. Con un español accesible e ilustraciones vibrantes, este cuento es un recurso maravilloso para que los educadores bilingües exploren la autoexpresión, la inclusión y la valentía de ser diferentes con los primeros lectores. 

English Description:

El payaso bombero by Matías Mackenna, illustrated by Evangelina Prieto, is a charming and meaningful picture book about a clown who also dreams of being a firefighter. Dressed in flowered pants and a fire helmet, he loves telling jokes and putting out fires—but neither the other clowns nor the firefighters understand his unusual combination. Through perseverance and kindness, he proves that embracing one’s unique identity can bridge worlds and inspire others. With accessible Spanish and vibrant illustrations, this story is a wonderful resource for dual-language educators to explore self-expression, inclusion, and the courage to be different with early readers.

Publishing Details

Author : Matías Mackenna

Illustrator : Fabiola Solano

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 40

Year Published: 2015

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Identity, Community