Overview
LIBRO DE HONOR DEL PREMIO PURA BELPRÉ DE ILUSTRACIÓN
El autor e ilustrador Carlos Aponte lleva a los lectores en un viaje al corazón de Puerto Rico en este encantador libro ilustrado, ambientado en el Viejo San Juan.
"Una historia viva y honesta sobre cómo llenar vacíos y explorar lo que define a una familia; una carta de amor al hogar de la infancia". - Horn Book
Carlitos vive en un hogar feliz con su madre, su abuela y Coco, la gata. La vida en su pueblo es muy acogedora, pero Carlitos decide ir a la capital, al otro lado de la bahía, en busca de su padre. Una amable piragüera, gatos traviesos y músicos disfrazados colorean esta historia de amor, familia y el verdadero significado del hogar.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR
Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan.
"A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home."--Horn Book
Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.
El autor e ilustrador Carlos Aponte lleva a los lectores en un viaje al corazón de Puerto Rico en este encantador libro ilustrado, ambientado en el Viejo San Juan.
"Una historia viva y honesta sobre cómo llenar vacíos y explorar lo que define a una familia; una carta de amor al hogar de la infancia". - Horn Book
Carlitos vive en un hogar feliz con su madre, su abuela y Coco, la gata. La vida en su pueblo es muy acogedora, pero Carlitos decide ir a la capital, al otro lado de la bahía, en busca de su padre. Una amable piragüera, gatos traviesos y músicos disfrazados colorean esta historia de amor, familia y el verdadero significado del hogar.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR
Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan.
"A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home."--Horn Book
Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.
This book title, Al otro lado de la bahía / Across the Bay, ISBN: 9781644732496, by Carlos Aponte, published by PRH Grupo Editorial (March 23, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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