Peque y yo
Couldn't load pickup availability
Peque y yo by Alicia Acosta, illustrated by Mercè Galì, is a poetic Spanish-language picture book that gently explores grief through the eyes of a child mourning the loss of her beloved dog, Peque. As sadness settles in, she imagines a dark cloud following her, soap stinging her eyes, and an octopus squeezing her heart—metaphors that vividly express emotional pain. With support from her family and comforting memories, she begins to heal. The soft, sketch-like illustrations in pink and teal add warmth and relatability. For bilingual classrooms, it’s a sensitive and beautifully crafted resource for discussing loss, emotions, and resilience.
Spanish Description: Peque y yo de Alicia Acosta, ilustrado por Mercè Galì, es un poético libro ilustrado en español que explora con delicadeza el duelo a través de la mirada de una niña que llora la pérdida de su querido perro, Peque. A medida que la tristeza se apodera de ella, imagina una nube oscura siguiéndola, jabón que le pica en los ojos y un pulpo que le aprieta el corazón: metáforas que expresan vívidamente el dolor emocional. Con el apoyo de su familia y recuerdos reconfortantes, comienza a sanar. Las suaves ilustraciones, similares a bocetos, en rosa y verde azulado, aportan calidez y cercanía. Para aulas bilingües, es un recurso sensible y bellamente elaborado para hablar sobre la pérdida, las emociones y la resiliencia.
Publishing Details
Author : Alicia Acosta
Illustrator : Mercé Galì
Author Nationality : Spain
Type of Spanish : Authentic
Physical Details
Type of Book: Picture
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Year Published: 2022
Instructional Details
Reading Grade Level: 2nd
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Theme: Social Emotional, Friendship, Family, Animals
