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 insightful story will teach children to accept differences and deal with diversity.

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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. -- Library Journal (June 23, 2011)

Author Information

Conchita Miranda was born in Barcelona, where she spent her childhood and early youth. Shortly after finishing her studies in Pharmacy, she moved to Madrid, her current residence. In 2008, she created the foundation Sobre Ruedas, a non-profit organization whose objective is to provide people with cerebral palsy with all the necessary help in order to improve their quality of life. Mnica Carretero was born in Madrid, but now lives happily in Segovia, where she draws colorful illustrations and writes books for children. She assures that her job makes her feel alive. A passion well depicted in her sunny drawings and original, cheerful characters. She has illustrated dozens of books, games and posters for Spain, England, France, Korea, Australia and the United States. Since 2011, her work has been recognized on several occasions, being awarded at the London Book Fair, the Latino Book Awards in the United States and also in the BookExpo America.

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