Copyright Date:
2022
Edition Date:
2022
Release Date:
11/08/22
Illustrator:
Fragoso, Jose,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
New Title:
Yes
ISBN:
84-18-13343-0
ISBN 13:
978-84-18-13343-5
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
26 cm.
Language:
Spanish
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
PreS-Gr 2— In this Spanish-language book, parents want to make sure their children are safe and healthy. Bruno's parents sometimes go a little overboard. They wrap Bruno up in several scarves and gloves, even if it isn't cold out. At the park, they clean the equipment and make sure Bruno wears a helmet. When Bruno attempts to play on a slide, the safety measures his parents put in place get in the way, and a tired Bruno tells his parents he simply wishes to play like other children. Bruno soon plays, runs, and slides, and although his parents are reluctant at first, they find that even if Bruno isn't wearing layers of clothing or it rains and they get a little wet, it isn't a big deal. The expressive and slightly comical illustrations capture the worry and concern from Bruno's parents, contrasting them with other carefree visitors at the park, while the Spanish text adds to the emotions as Bruno's parents shout for him to be careful and an exasperated Bruno puts his foot down. This picture book shows that while it is understandable to be protective, sometimes we have to let go a little. VERDICT A humorous exploration of how a caregiver's love can lead to overprotection, this picture book shows that children must also be allowed to be children. More for adults than children, this would make a nice choice for Spanish-language collections.— Selenia Paz
A light-hearted, funny story for children and adults alike about the perils of overprotective parenting! Una divertidísima historia sobre la sobreprotección que ejercen muchos padres con sus hijos e hijas. Unas claves para entender que no pasa nada porque a veces se mojen, se ensucien o pasen un poco de frío o calor. From the time Bruno wakes up to the time he goes to bed, his very loving, but overprotective parents, are always there to see he never ever gets too hot or too cold, too dirty or too excited. Poor Bruno.. will his parents ever learn to just let him play and have fun like the other children? Una divertidísima historia sobre la sobreprotección que ejercen muchos padres con sus hijos e hijas. Unas claves para entender que no pasa nada porque a veces se mojen, se ensucien o pasen un poco de frío o calor.