Yago's Heartbeat

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SKU: 9788493824037
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By Conchita Miranda

Series: Light (Cuento de Luz)

Summary

Yago's Heartbeat by Conchita Miranda whisks you into a whimsical adventure where young Yago discovers the magic of rhythms and beats in the world around him. As he navigates his day, Yago learns how the natural world communicates through a symphony of sounds, inspiring him to follow his own inner melody. This enchanting children's tale encourages curiosity and the joy of listening to the subtle music of life.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you're looking for an enchanting tale filled with adventure and heartwarming moments. The narrative weaves the magic of friendship and the power of dreams, captivating young readers with its vibrant characters and imaginative journey.

Yago's Heartbeat

Can you dance in a wheelchair? Can you sing without being able to speak? A touching and tender story about the friendship between a small child in wheelchair, which speaks to the heart.

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This moving account based on a true story chronicles the friendship between a snail and a small child in a wheelchair and explores issues concerning physical disabilities. A small snail in a shell winds up hanging on a chord around Yago's neck. Realizing that Yago cannot speak, the snail learns to analyze the different sounds of the child's heartbeat and finds a renewed interest in life. This insightful story will teach children to accept differences and deal with diversity.

Series: Light (Cuento de Luz)

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Yago's Heartbeat is praised for its insightful narrative that encourages children to embrace diversity and accept differences. The story effectively portrays the experiences of children with physical differences and disabilities, complemented by Carretero's evocative watercolor illustrations that beautifully capture the emotions and moods of the tale. It is considered a valuable addition to many collections.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788493824037

Publisher: Cuento de Luz SL

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2011

Country: Spain

Imprint: Cuento de Luz SL

Illustration: colour illustrations

Contributors:

Translated by Jon Brokenbrow
Illustrated by Mnica Carretero

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 396g

Pages: 42

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Conchita Miranda Series: Light (Cuento de Luz) Young Adult

About the Author

Conchita Miranda was born in Barcelona, where she spent her childhood and early youth. Shortly after finishing her studies in Pharmacy, she moved to Madrid, her current residence. In 2008, she created the foundation Sobre Ruedas, a non-profit organization whose objective is to provide people with cerebral palsy with all the necessary help in order to improve their quality of life.

Mnica Carretero was born in Madrid, but now lives happily in Segovia, where she draws colorful illustrations and writes books for children. She assures that her job makes her feel alive. A passion well depicted in her sunny drawings and original, cheerful characters.

She has illustrated dozens of books, games and posters for Spain, England, France, Korea, Australia and the United States. Since 2011, her work has been recognized on several occasions, being awarded at the London Book Fair, the Latino Book Awards in the United States and also in the BookExpo America.