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¿Por qué lloramos?

$17.99
$17.99

¿Por qué lloramos?, de Fran Pintadera y Akiara Books, con ilustraciones de Ana Sender, es un álbum poético que responde a la pregunta de Mario a su madre. Ella le habla de nubes, del mar, de piedras, de cofres y de muros. Un libro bilingüe que nos recuerda que las lágrimas nos riegan lentamente y nos ayudan a crecer, nos calman y son un bálsamo para las heridas. Ganador del Premio Junceda 2019.

English Description:

¿Por qué lloramos? by Fran Pintadera and Akiara Books, with illustrations by Ana Sender, is a poetic picture book that answers Mario's question to his mother. She speaks to him of clouds, the sea, stones, chests, and walls. A bilingual book that reminds us that tears water us slowly and help us grow, calm us down, and are a balm for wounds. Winner of the Premio Junceda 2019.

Publishing Details

Author : Fran Pintadera

Illustrator : Ana Sender

Author Nationality : Spain

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 40

Size: 9.5 x 11 inches

Year Published: 2019

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Pre-K/TK

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Teacher Comments: [2025] Enjoyed the book. The illustrations were my favorite. | [2025] It has great illustions and the title question is answered throughout the books storyline.