Este es un cuento conmovedor de un niño y todas las cosas que él ama, y la canción que lo inspira cuando más la necesita.
The heartwarming story of a boy, all the things he holds dear, and the song that inspires him when he needs it most
(edición en español)
A veces, escuchar una canción te da todo el coraje que necesitas para enfrentar el día. Eso es lo que le pasa a Pedrito cuando un huracán azota su barrio y tiene que renunciar al perro que rescata. En el momento en que su hermano mayor empieza a tocar los primeros acordes de «Preciosa», una hermosa canción sobre su hermosa isla, Pedrito sabe que todo estará bien…
El amor de Carlos Aponte por Puerto Rico, su tierra natal, se manifiesta a través de sus vibrantes ilustraciones y su conmovedora historia, que muestran el poder y la importancia de la música y la comunidad para consolar y dar fuerza.
(Spanish edition)
Sometimes hearing a song gives you all the courage you need for a day. That’s what happens to Pedrito after a hurricane howls through his neighborhood and he has to give up his rescue dog. The moment his big brother starts strumming “Preciosa,” a beautiful song about his beautiful island, Pedrito knows that somehow everything will be okay. . . .
Pura Belpré Honor winner Carlos Aponte’s love for Puerto Rico shines through his vibrant illustrations and touching story, which show the power of music and community to comfort and give strength.
“A sweet tale of a little boy who finds solace in his family, a puppy, and music in the aftermath of a hurricane in Puerto Rico. . . . The bright, digital illustrations capture the island’s vibrancy, the family’s resilience despite their hardship, and the warmth of their community. The cartoony images complement the winsome narrative, presenting the child’s fears and worries in a way that will resonate with all readers. The Puerto Rican folk song, ‘Preciosa,’ is mentioned throughout. . . . The latest offering by Pura Belpré Honor recipient Aponte will charm readers and remind them that home can be found in family, friends, community, pets, and even a song.” —School Library Journal
Carlos Aponte is an artist, designer, and author originally from Puerto Rico. His fashion illustrations, inspired by the great Antonio Lopez and Jack Potter, have been featured in Laird Borelli's Fashion Illustration Next, Bil Donovan’s Advanced Fashion Drawing, Tony Glenville's The New Icons of Fashion Illustration, and Richard Kilroy's Menswear Illustration. Gallery shows include exhibits at The Brooklyn Library, Gallery Hanahou, The Society of Illustrators, and Three Square Studio, among others. He is represented by Art Department where clients include The New Yorker, Coca-Cola, Target, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Elle, and Esquire. In 2013, he created Boquitas, an interactive book for children.
Carlos is currently a faculty member at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He lives in Jersey City with his partner, Christopher, and a French pointer named Rex.
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Este es un cuento conmovedor de un niño y todas las cosas que él ama, y la canción que lo inspira cuando más la necesita.
The heartwarming story of a boy, all the things he holds dear, and the song that inspires him when he needs it most
(edición en español)
A veces, escuchar una canción te da todo el coraje que necesitas para enfrentar el día. Eso es lo que le pasa a Pedrito cuando un huracán azota su barrio y tiene que renunciar al perro que rescata. En el momento en que su hermano mayor empieza a tocar los primeros acordes de «Preciosa», una hermosa canción sobre su hermosa isla, Pedrito sabe que todo estará bien…
El amor de Carlos Aponte por Puerto Rico, su tierra natal, se manifiesta a través de sus vibrantes ilustraciones y su conmovedora historia, que muestran el poder y la importancia de la música y la comunidad para consolar y dar fuerza.
(Spanish edition)
Sometimes hearing a song gives you all the courage you need for a day. That’s what happens to Pedrito after a hurricane howls through his neighborhood and he has to give up his rescue dog. The moment his big brother starts strumming “Preciosa,” a beautiful song about his beautiful island, Pedrito knows that somehow everything will be okay. . . .
Pura Belpré Honor winner Carlos Aponte’s love for Puerto Rico shines through his vibrant illustrations and touching story, which show the power of music and community to comfort and give strength.
Praise
“A sweet tale of a little boy who finds solace in his family, a puppy, and music in the aftermath of a hurricane in Puerto Rico. . . . The bright, digital illustrations capture the island’s vibrancy, the family’s resilience despite their hardship, and the warmth of their community. The cartoony images complement the winsome narrative, presenting the child’s fears and worries in a way that will resonate with all readers. The Puerto Rican folk song, ‘Preciosa,’ is mentioned throughout. . . . The latest offering by Pura Belpré Honor recipient Aponte will charm readers and remind them that home can be found in family, friends, community, pets, and even a song.” —School Library Journal
Carlos Aponte is an artist, designer, and author originally from Puerto Rico. His fashion illustrations, inspired by the great Antonio Lopez and Jack Potter, have been featured in Laird Borelli's Fashion Illustration Next, Bil Donovan’s Advanced Fashion Drawing, Tony Glenville's The New Icons of Fashion Illustration, and Richard Kilroy's Menswear Illustration. Gallery shows include exhibits at The Brooklyn Library, Gallery Hanahou, The Society of Illustrators, and Three Square Studio, among others. He is represented by Art Department where clients include The New Yorker, Coca-Cola, Target, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Elle, and Esquire. In 2013, he created Boquitas, an interactive book for children.
Carlos is currently a faculty member at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He lives in Jersey City with his partner, Christopher, and a French pointer named Rex.
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