The Bird Whisperer
Published on 20. June 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-84-18302-80-0 (ISBN)
Description
A beautiful read full of symbolism that invites us to open our gaze to the present moment, conveying a powerful message: life is here and now.An enigmatic young woman roams the streets of Paris on her bicycle every day. Immersed in her work, she goes to her studio relentlessly. Only the meows of her beloved Max can bring a smile to her face every evening. A very special narrator has taken notice of her, unable to resist following her footsteps and noticing what unfolds until one day, something will happen that changes everything.
This beautifully illustrated album reminds us that what truly matters is the present moment, as life happens here and now, and to enjoy it, we need to pause, open our eyes, and pay attention to our surroundings. A delicate, exquisite, and poetic text guides us through a powerful story wrapped in extraordinary illustrations reminiscent of art nouveau, ultimately captivating its readers.
In the end, an incredible surprise awaits. Especially for her, the protagonist. She just needs to be attentive and let herself be carried away....
This beautifully illustrated album reminds us that what truly matters is the present moment, as life happens here and now, and to enjoy it, we need to pause, open our eyes, and pay attention to our surroundings. A delicate, exquisite, and poetic text guides us through a powerful story wrapped in extraordinary illustrations reminiscent of art nouveau, ultimately captivating its readers.
In the end, an incredible surprise awaits. Especially for her, the protagonist. She just needs to be attentive and let herself be carried away....
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Pozuelo de Alarcon
Spain
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Reading Age: From 4 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 264 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-84-18302-80-0 (9788418302800)
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Persons
Ana Eulate is the founder and CEO of Cuento de Luz, a Children's Picture Book Publishing Company created in 2010. A strong engagement with NGOs together with the use of sustainable materials in the book production (especially the exclusive use of Stone Paper in all books), resulted in a B Corp certification in 2015. She has been featured as a Top 100 Woman Impact Leader 2021 due to her work in creating a positive social and environmental impact for over a decade. Eulate has a strong international background having worked at the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Madrid, being appointed Commercial Attachee to the Spanish Embassy in Rio de Janeiro, and assigned to the General Directorate for External Relations of the European Commission in Brussels.
Mar Azabal is a graduate in Geography, specialising in Administration and archive conservation. Her real dream was to create stories through drawing and illustration. She currently lives in Toledo, Spain, and spends her time teaching illustration courses for children, creating stories, and enjoying raising her little child. In 2018 he illustrated the picture book Ayobami and the Names of the Animals (Cuento de luz, 2018), which won the Silver Medal at the 2018 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards.
Mar Azabal is a graduate in Geography, specialising in Administration and archive conservation. Her real dream was to create stories through drawing and illustration. She currently lives in Toledo, Spain, and spends her time teaching illustration courses for children, creating stories, and enjoying raising her little child. In 2018 he illustrated the picture book Ayobami and the Names of the Animals (Cuento de luz, 2018), which won the Silver Medal at the 2018 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards.