Copyright Date:
2021
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
10/01/21
Illustrator:
Garcia-Cortes, Ester,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
84-18-30220-8
ISBN 13:
978-84-18-30220-6
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
24 cm
Language:
Spanish
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
(Mon Feb 06 00:00:00 CST 2023)
A bashful rabbit learns to make friends in this Spanish import.Valeria, whose worlds at school and home are depicted in crisp linework with a bright, spring-colored palette, may excel at knowing her colors, numbers, and letters, but she lacks any self-confidence. She isn't aware that she is "as pretty as a spring morning" (both her shiny hair and sparkly eyes are noted) and repeatedly hides her face; she isn't aware of her sweet voice and speaks too softly; and she isn't aware of the power of her laugh or the strength of her physical affection, so she withholds them. She looks down at the ground too much (though in the spread noting this, she, confusingly, is depicted as looking up at everyone's feet above her). When the wind, described as dangerously bored, carries her hat away, she finally sees her classmates for who they are-and hugs Raul, her friend with a bandaged leg and crutch. Rid of her shyness, she discovers "a new world." The story, which places a moderate emphasis on Valeria's physical appearance, may disappoint readers who see more value in other qualities. Moreover, children may take away a baffling message about bodily autonomy, since the story explicitly notes Valeria's inability to give away "her hugs and her kisses." Finally, some children may think Valeria is doing fine precisely as she is, with an introspective, shy personality not necessarily in need of fixing.Introverts need not apply. (Picture book. 4-8)
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Kirkus Reviews
(Mon Feb 06 00:00:00 CST 2023)
Sometimes fear and shyness can isolate us from the world. This tender story, printed on stone paper, reminds us of the importance of believing in yourself and in true friendship. Valeria is a little bunny who loves learning new things and go to school. She has a great time counting all the fingers of her hand and pronouncing the names of the colors of a sparkling rainbow. However, Valeria is very very shy and she tries not to stand down by speaking softly that hardly anyone could hear her. She didn't know the power that was in her laugh, and she held it in, so it wouldn't escape, the strength of her hugs and her kisses, which she kept all to herself. Valeria always walked looking down at the ground, and that's why she never stumbled! She recognized all of her classmates not by their faces... but by their shoes! But when she least expects it, her inseparable hat flies away, and then Valeria is forced to look up and watch everything that she had missed up to that moment. A veces el miedo y la timidez nos aíslan del mundo. Esta hermosa historia, impresa en papel de piedra, nos recuerda la importancia de creer en uno mismo y en la verdadera amistad. Valeria es una pequeña conejita que le encanta aprender e ir a la escuela. Se lo pasa en grande contando con todos los dedos de su mano y decir en voz alta los nombres de los colores que conforman el arcoíris. Sin embargo, Valeria es muy muy tímida y por eso intenta llamar la atención lo menos posible y hablar bajito para que no la oigan. No sabía el poder que tenía su risa y la sujetaba con firmeza para no dejarla escapar, ni tampoco conocía la fuerza que llevaban su beso y su abrazo, por eso los mantenía bien guardados. Valeria siempre caminaba mirando al suelo y por eso nunca tropezaba! Conocía a todos sus compañeros de clase no por sus caras... sino por sus zapatos! Pero cuando menos se lo espera, su inseparable sombrero echa a volar, y entonces Valeria se ve obligada a echar la vista hacia arriba y contemplar todo lo que se había perdido hasta ese momento. Don't miss the book trailer!
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