Xóchitl, la niña de las flores

Name: Xóchitl, la niña de las flores
Brand: Books del Sur
SKU: 9780892392247
Price: 11.95 USD
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Xóchitl y las Flores / Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores de Jorge Argueta, ilustrado por Carl Angel, es un libro ilustrado bilingüe que narra la conmovedora historia de una niña y su familia que emigran de El Salvador a Estados Unidos. Extrañando su jardín de flores y el pequeño negocio que dejaron atrás, comienzan a vender flores en la calle, creando poco a poco vínculos con vecinos y comerciantes locales. Al transformar su patio trasero en un vivero, Xóchitl descubre el poder de la comunidad y la resiliencia. Basado en hechos reales, el libro combina un lenguaje poético con vibrantes ilustraciones para celebrar la identidad cultural, los lazos familiares y la belleza de comenzar de nuevo. Para los educadores bilingües, es un recurso valioso para explorar temas de inmigración, pertenencia y narración bilingüe.

English Description:

Xochitl and the Flowers / Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores by Jorge Argueta, illustrated by Carl Angel, is a bilingual picture book that tells the heartfelt story of a young girl and her family who immigrate from El Salvador to the United States. Missing their flower garden and small business left behind, they begin selling flowers on the street, slowly building connections with neighbors and local shopkeepers. When they transform their backyard into a nursery, Xochitl discovers the power of community and resilience. Based on real events, the book blends poetic language with vibrant illustrations to celebrate cultural identity, family bonds, and the beauty of starting anew. For dual language educators, it’s a rich resource for exploring themes of immigration, belonging, and bilingual storytelling.

Publishing Details

Author : Jorge Argueta

Illustrator : Carl Angel

Type of Spanish : Bilingual

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Year Published: 2008

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction

Theme: Friendship, Family, Community

Lesson Plan Link: Link

Student Activity Link: Link