Papa

Ages 4 to 8, Grades K to 3

An illustrated album born to touch the emotions of its readers through beautiful scenes and carefully chosen profound verses that pay tribute to the beautiful bond between a father and his daughter.From the same authors of "La luz de Lucía" comes a new installment in the series "Amor de familia" (Family Love).The sweet anticipation, birth, growth, learning... These are pivotal and magical moments that Margarita del Mazo conveys to us through her metaphorical and profound verses.Silvia Álvarez brings these moments to life with every stroke.Poetic and evocative. It is a beautiful title that conveys to us the tenderness and warmth of a father's protective arms while also capturing his daughter's infinite curiosity and admiration.A protective shield, a playmate, an encourager of boundless creativity and imagination... a father is all that and much more. Growing up alongside a loving, present, and engaged father will instill in his children the confidence to believe they can achieve any goal they set. Thus, tenderness, protection, love, and play intertwine across beautiful, delicate pages that stir our emotions.An illustrated album born to be shared within the family, celebrating that special bond, inviting us to be carried away by its emotional words and beautiful images, and becoming an unforgettable read.Un álbum ilustrado nacido para emocionar a sus lectores a través de bellas escenas y profundos versos cuidadosamente escogidos para homenajear el hermoso vínculo entre un padre y su hija.De las mismas autoras de La luz de Lucía llega una nueva entrega de la serie “Amor de familia”.La dulce espera, nacer, crecer, aprender… Son momentos trascendentales y mágicos Margarita del Mazo nos transmite a través de sus metafóricos y profundos versos. Silvia Álvarez logra a la perfección dar vida a esos momentos con cada trazo.Poético y evocador. Un bello título que logra transmitirnos la ternura y el calor de los brazos protectores de un padre, a la vez que la infinita curiosidad y admiración de su hija. Escudo protector, compañero de juegos e impulsor de la creatividad y la imaginación desmedidas… un padre es eso y mucho más.Crecer junto a un padre amoroso, presente y participativo, sembrará en sus hijos la seguridad de sentirse capaces de alcanzar y lograr cualquier meta que se propongan en sus vidas. Así, la ternura, la protección, el amor y el juego se confunden entre hermosas y delicadas láminas que logran emocionarnos.Un álbum ilustrado que nace para ser compartido en familia y celebrar ese vínculo tan especial y nos invita a dejarnos llevar por sus emotivas palabras y bellas imágenes, convirtiéndose en una lectura inolvidable.

About the Author

Margarita del Mazo is a Spanish storyteller and writer born in a small village in the province of Toledo. She studied Law, although her path took a turn toward the wonderful world of stories and illustrated books. She conducts workshops on storytelling, creative writing, promoting reading, children's theater, and more. She collaborates with institutions such as the Cervantes Institute, the Reina Sofía National Museum, the ABC Museum, the Thyssen Museum, the Community of Madrid, Castilla La Mancha, the Andalusian Center for Literature, Casa del Lector (Matadero), municipalities, hospitals, festivals (BITA, Etnosur, Hay Festival), storytelling marathons like the one in Guadalajara, the Parla Cuenta Festival, as well as centers, schools, kindergartens, libraries, and other entities. Her first book was published in 2009, and since then, she has published 25 books, some of which have been translated into up to twelve languages. Many of her books have received prestigious national and international awards.Silvia Álvarez The award-winning illustrator Silvia Álvarez was born to a Honduran father and a Spanish mother in the tropical coastal city of La Ceiba, Honduras. At seven, she moved to Spain and resided in Seville, where she graduated in Fine Arts. With a substantial number of published works, several of which have been sold and translated internationally, she was awarded the Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards for her work in "Daisy" (Cuento de luz, 2017). She has also received other recognitions, such as her work "Pablo Pineda," which was selected for the Bologna Exhibition 2017. Her colorful, figurative, sensitive, and poetic style powerfully conveys emotions and unique settings. She collaborates with national and international publishers, magazines, and various media outlets.