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Al otro lado de la bahía / Across the Bay

Al otro lado de la bahía / Across the Bay

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  • Bilingual
  • Hardback
  • Picture Book
LIBRO DE HONOR DEL PREMIO PURA BELPRÉ DE ILUSTRACIÓNEl 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 BookCarlitos 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 DESCRIPTIONRECIPIENT 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.

English Translation

Across the Bay

Dashing detective Mr. Penguin and his Adventuring gang are in for a wild ride when they board a luxury cruise ship. From Alex T. Smith's delightfully illustrated, mystery-detective series.Mr. Penguin and his kung fu spider sidekick, Colin, are ready for some well-deserved rest and relaxation! Or they would be, if threatening notes hadn't appeared and the ship's crew wasn't whispering secrets. After befriending a young stowaway, Mr. Penguin discovers someone is planning on endangering the lives of the rich and famous on board to chase after the Fountain of Youth. Can Mr. Penguin foil this perilous plot and get home in time for a fish finger sandwich?Alex T. Smith's Mr. Penguin is a page-turning, illustrated middle grade series that is sure to thrill young readers looking for a good adventure and major laughs. Two color illustrations throughout.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • <6
  • 7

Grades:

  • Pre-K
  • Grade K
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2

Book Details

Vendor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial

Binding: Hardback

Type: Picture Book

Copyright: 2021

Publisher: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Fiction or Non Fiction: Non-Fiction

Subject: Family

Type of Spanish Book: Bilingual

Pages: 32

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Carlos Aponte
Author Origin: None
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 9.33 x 9.23 x .36 (Inches)

Weight (Ounces):

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