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Throughout this beautiful book, inspired by the true story of Gaspar Borchardt, we will experience how magic, music, nature, and spirituality come together in the same story to leave us with a marvelous message.
A master craftsman in love with his work, whose creations are extraordinary, has a dream to fulfill: he wants to make the violin with the most exquisite wood in the world.
Wood from a tree that seems more like a legend, located in almost extinct forests, will make this adventure a unique experience.
It won't be easy. Still, on the way to fulfilling his dream, the protagonist will leave us with a great lesson: love for the things we do, respect for nature, the value of art and music as a priceless heritage, and having the courage to pursue our dreams until we make them come true.
A propos de l'auteur
Nívola Uyá is a Spanish award-winning illustrator and visual artist, with a degree in Environmental Sciences. She loves nature as much as illustration and, whenever possible, combines both worlds. She makes illustrations for books, campaigns, audiovisuals and murals, as well as illustration and creativity workshops in many corners of the world, convinced that the creative process brings out the best in people and makes us more sensitive.
With a palette of luminous colors and a magical-realistic style, she likes to capture possible and optimistic worlds, that spread love and hope. She has more than a dozen illustrated albums published in English, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, German and Swahili, distinguished with several international awards, such as the Silver Medal at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards for Best Illustrator, and Best Illustrated Album Award at the International Latino Book Awards and the selection Seal Chair of UNESCO for Reading.
Résumé
Throughout this beautiful book, inspired by the true story of Gaspar Borchardt, we will experience how magic, music, nature, and spirituality come together in the same story to leave us with a marvelous message.
A master craftsman in love with his work, whose creations are extraordinary, has a dream to fulfill: he wants to make the violin with the most exquisite wood in the world.
Wood from a tree that seems more like a legend, located in almost extinct forests, will make this adventure a unique experience.
It won't be easy. Still, on the way to fulfilling his dream, the protagonist will leave us with a great lesson: love for the things we do, respect for nature, the value of art and music as a priceless heritage, and having the courage to pursue our dreams until we make them come true.
Préface
Advance review copies available for press and reviewers Widespread media coverage anticipated Promotions via media advertising Submission to relevant awards Lexile Levelling, Guided Reading Levels provided Promotion on www.cuentodeluz.com Promotion via Social Media (over 700,000 followers): Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Pinterest Digital samples distributed through Edelweiss International email campaign Influencer marketing. Partnership with popular social media users or bloggers. Distribution to industry reviewers and top-tier media Extensive advertising on web (Google Adwords, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Amazon. Teacher guide available at Edelweiss.
