Description
Where the night is born
Book Summary
This collection of children's poetry, winner of the 7th Ciudad de Orihuela International Prize, invites young readers on a lyrical journey through nature. Through sensitive and evocative verses, the book transports us to landscapes such as the southern coast of Buenos Aires or the Pampas plains, where the starry sky, the moon, and the constellations become protagonists. With a clear influence from Emily Dickinson, the author succeeds in capturing the essence of living beings and inert matter, offering a poetic experience that awakens the imagination and a love for the natural world.
What is it about?
The work places us under an open sky, anywhere the night is born and unfolds in all its splendor. Through a series of short, musical poems, the author explores the relationship between human beings and the cosmos, from the contemplation of the moon to the recognition of the constellations. Each poem is a flash of light in the darkness, a song to nature that seeks to connect the reader with the beauty of the simple: the wind, the stars, the silence of the night. The influence of Emily Dickinson is evident in the author's ability to find the extraordinary in the everyday, imbuing both living beings and the inert elements of the landscape with a soul.
Main themes
- The contemplation of nature and the night sky.
- Poetry as a means of connecting with the natural world.
- The influence of the moon and constellations on the child's imagination.
- Lyricism and sensitivity as tools for exploring reality.
- The poetic legacy of Emily Dickinson applied to children's literature.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at children aged 7 and up who are beginning to discover poetry, as well as reading mediators, educators, and parents looking to introduce little ones to lyrical language and the aesthetic appreciation of nature. It is also ideal for sensitive young readers who enjoy evocative stories and the beauty of words.
What this book offers
- Introduces children to quality poetry through accessible and musical verses.
- Encourages observation and respect for nature and the cosmos.
- Develops artistic sensitivity and imagination through poetic imagery.
- Offers an approach to the work of Emily Dickinson from a child's perspective.
- Provides a shared reading experience that invites reflection and dialogue.
Technical specifications
- Author: González, Xosé Manuel
- Publisher: Faktoría K de libros
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, PICTURE BOOKS, POETRY (CHILDREN'S/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: GENERAL CHILDREN'S COLLECTION
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: March 2015
- Number of pages: 48
- Weight: 282 g
Editorial review
Where the night is born stands out for its ability to merge poetic tradition with childish sensitivity. The work, recognized with a literary award, offers a solid aesthetic proposal that transcends the merely narrative to become a tool for emotional and natural discovery. Its focus on contemplation and lyricism makes it a valuable option for those seeking to introduce children to poetry with a quality text, far from the trivial and deeply connected to the beauty of the world around us.