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A poetic and delicate picture book to help children deal with the pain of losing a pet and celebrate the memories left behind when a loved one dies. Peque y yo will bring comfort to both children and grown-ups.
La pérdida de una mascota supone un momento muy doloroso. Los recuerdos y el cariño son de gran ayuda. Peque y yo es un libro poético y delicado para reconfortar a los más pequeños, pero también a los adultos.
About the author
Alicia Acosta is a professional storyteller from Andalusia (Spain). She works with groups of children in schools and on behalf of government organizations, combining her background as a psychologist and her love of literature to promote a love of reading in children.Mercè Galí is an illustrator from Barcelona (Spain). She grew up surrounded by stories in her parents' bookstore.
She studied illustration and Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona, specializing in engraving. She is mainly illustrates children's books and works with publishing houses in various different countries. Her books have been awarded best Toddler books at the Bologna Fair and her project ‘Petit Indi’ was a finalist in the Silent Book competition.
Summary
When Peque, my dog, died, everyone at home was sad. The next day, a dark cloud began to follow me around and it felt like I had soap in my eyes and an octopus wrapped tightly around my heart...
Written by the renowned child author and psychologist, Alicia Acosta, this uplifting, beautifully illustrated story explores themes of loss and grief and the power of memories.
Cuando mi perro Peque murió, todos en casa nos pusimos tristes. Al día siguiente, una nube comenzó a seguirme a todos lados, me entró jabón en los ojos y un pulpo me agarró muy fuerte del corazón.
De la renombrada autora infantil y psicóloga, Alicia Acosta.
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