El Atrapasueños (the Dream Catcher)
El Atrapasueños (the Dream Catcher) by Marcelo Verdad is a poignant children’s book published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2024. This Spanish edition spans 40 pages and presents a heartfelt narrative centered around a young boy named Miguel, who dreams of having his parents by his side while he and his grandfather work under the hot Oaxacan sun selling coconuts and dream catchers.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of hope and resilience, as Miguel navigates the challenges of his circumstances. The narrative touches on social themes such as poverty and the importance of family, while also highlighting the beauty of living in the moment. This edition invites readers to reflect on their own dreams and the magic that can be found in everyday life.
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Para los fans de Last Stop on Market Street llega una historia inspiradora sobre un niño que se mantiene fiel a su sueño más grande mientras encuentra magia en cada momento.
Algunas personas sueñan con olas perfectas, castillos lujosos o pilotear un avión. Otras sueñan con alguien con quien reír y jugar el día entero. Algunas solo sueñan con tener comida para el día siguiente.¿Y el pequeño Miguel? Mientras él y su abuelito trabajan bajo el ardiente sol oaxaqueño vendiendo cocos y atrapasueños para ganarse unas monedas, Miguel solo conserva un simple deseo: tener a sus padres a su lado. Pero ¿cómo puede seguir confiando cuando la verdad es que los sueños no siempre se hacen realidad?
Esta conmovedora historia de esperanza y resiliencia de MarceloVerdad demuestra que vivir en el aquí yel ahora puede ser un viaje tan hermoso como un sueño.
La edición en inglés, The Dream Catcher, también está a la venta.
For fans of Last Stop on Market Street, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment.
Some people dream of perfect waves, fancy castles, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next day.
And little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins, Miguel has only one simple wish–to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams don’t always come to pass?
Marcelo Verdad’s poignant tale of hope and resilience shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream.
A Spanish edition, El atrapasueños, is also available for purchase.
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