Círculo de Cuentos
Círculo de Cuentos by Diane Gonzales Bertrand is a bilingual children’s book published by Piñata Books, Arte Público Press in 2016. This 32-page edition invites young readers to explore the imaginative world of storytelling through the experiences of children returning to school after monster storms disrupt their classroom. As they gather around their teacher, the narrative unfolds with a focus on creativity and the diverse ways children envision stories.
In this engaging tale, the teacher encourages her students to share their unique interpretations of a story about a boy who loved to fly. The children’s vivid imaginations lead to a variety of colorful images, from wings like sunbeams to cloud horses in the sky. Círculo de Cuentos emphasizes themes of imagination and play, making it a delightful addition to discussions about storytelling and creativity in the classroom. The combination of short text and whimsical illustrations aims to inspire children to write and illustrate their own stories, fostering a love for literature and self-expression.
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Monster storms closed the school for three days. “Carpets bubbled with mud. Green slime swallowed books.” And when the children returned, the new bookshelves in the classroom were empty. “What will we do for story circle?” they ask.
With the kids sitting around her on the new rug, the teacher tells a story about a boy who loved to fly. Afterwards, she asks them what pictures they imagined. Each one sees something different: wings like yellow sunbeams, a pond that looks like a green button and cloud horses running in the blue sky. Soon, all the children are excitedly raising their hands to tell their own stories.
Acclaimed children’s book author Diane Gonzales Bertrand returns with another charming book about the joys of telling stories and using one’s imagination. The short text combined with fanciful illustrations will spark conversations with children and spur them to write and illustrate their own stories.
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