Join Books.org — it's free

Fiction - Animals - General & Miscellaneous, Fiction - Emotions & Behaviors, Fiction - General & Miscellaneous, Fiction - People with Special Needs, Fiction - Schools & Friendship
Los latidos de Yago by Conchita Miranda — book cover

Los latidos de Yago

by Conchita Miranda, Monica Carretero (Illustrator)
Available on Bookshop Write a review

Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.

Log in to track your reading progress.

Overview

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 touching story teaches children to accept differences and deal with diversity.

 

Este relato conmovedor basado en una historia verdadera describe la amistad entre una caracola y un pequeño en una silla de ruedas y explora las cuestiones relativas a la discapacidad física. Una caracola pequeña termina colgada de una cuerda alrededor del cuello de Yago. Dándose cuenta de que Yago no puede hablar, la caracola aprende a analizar los diferentes latidos del corazón del niño y encuentra un renovado interés en la vida. Esta historia emocionante enseña la aceptación de las diferencias y cómo afrontar a la diversidad.

About the Author, Conchita Miranda

Conchita Miranda is an author and the mother of Yago, a child with cerebral palsy. She is the founder and vice president of La Fundación Sobre Ruedas (The Foundation on Wheels), which supports children with cerebral palsy. All proceeds from the sale of this book go to the foundation. Monica Carretero is an award-winning illustrator and the author of numerous books, including Candela: Misión Zeta and El gato con botas.

Reviews

There are no reviews yet. Log in to write one.

Editorials

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3—A snail travels around the world in a shell hanging from a sailor's neck. After their many adventures together, the necklace breaks, leaving the little creature facing a new reality. She is found on the sand and given to a young child named Yago, who is physically disabled and unable to talk. She is disappointed because she believes her existence will now be lonely and boring. With time, she realizes that there are many people who love and communicate with Yago in different ways. She also becomes aware of the changes in his heartbeat as he responds to the different people in his life. The snail takes a new interest in life and becomes his friend. This moving and tender story brings to life the experiences of children with physical differences and disabilities. Carretero's watercolor illustrations are soft, warm, and imaginative, expressing the story's emotions and moods. A fine addition to most collections.—Liliana Patricia Rocha, Teton County Library, Jackson, WY

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3—A snail travels around the world in a shell hanging from a sailor's neck. After their many adventures together, the necklace breaks, leaving the little creature facing a new reality. She is found on the sand and given to a young child named Yago, who is physically disabled and unable to talk. She is disappointed because she believes her existence will now be lonely and boring. With time, she realizes that there are many people who love and communicate with Yago in different ways. She also becomes aware of the changes in his heartbeat as he responds to the different people in his life. The snail takes a new interest in life and becomes his friend. This moving and tender story brings to life the experiences of children with physical differences and disabilities. Carretero's watercolor illustrations are soft, warm, and imaginative, expressing the story's emotions and moods. A fine addition to most collections.—Liliana Patricia Rocha, Teton County Library, Jackson, WY

Book Details

Published
April 1, 2011
Publisher
Cuento de Luz SL
Pages
42
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9788493781446

More by Conchita Miranda

Similar books