Yago's Heartbeat |
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| Author:
| Miranda, Conchita |
| Illustrator:
| Carretero, Mónica |
| Translator:
| Brokenbrow, Jon |
| Series title: | Light (Cuento de Luz) Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-84-938240-3-7 |
| Publication Date: | May 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cuento de Luz SL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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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 insightful story will teach children to accept differences and deal with diversity.
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 insightful story will teach children to accept differences and deal with diversity.