{"product_id":"9788419253064","title":"MALEN AND THE WAVES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMALEN AND THE WAVES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poetic and visual journey through the sea of emotions. Manuela sails alone in her small boat, facing the darkness and depth of the ocean, which symbolize her own fears. Throughout her voyage, she encounters jellyfish, dolphins, a whale, and a dove—creatures that accompany and guide her. This illustrated book in Basque offers a delicate metaphor for personal growth, the value of companionship, and the hope of reaching a new shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Manuela, a young girl who embarks on a solitary voyage in a small boat. The sea, initially dark and threatening, represents her fears and insecurities. However, the journey transforms when various sea creatures and a dove become her allies. Each encounter offers her support and comfort, helping her navigate through the waves of uncertainty. The narrative focuses on the process of facing fear, discovering inner strength, and the importance of emotional bonds to overcome difficulties, culminating in the arrival at a safe place filled with light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming fear and anxiety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe journey as a metaphor for personal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of companionship and the help of others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHope and the search for a fresh start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship with the sea and nature as symbolic elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is especially recommended for children aged 4 and up who are beginning to explore and manage their own emotions, such as the fear of the unknown. It is also a valuable read for parents, educators, and mediators looking for a resource in Basque to address themes of resilience, empathy, and emotional security in a subtle and artistic way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual and narrative tool to start conversations about fear and how to face it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA high-quality aesthetic experience thanks to Britta Teckentrup's illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages empathy by showing how the characters help the protagonist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces Basque language learning with poetic and accessible language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConveys a message of hope and overcoming that comforts the reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TECKENTRUP, BRITTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e NUBEOCHO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picture books, Personal and social issues: body and health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e EUSKERA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritta Teckentrup, renowned for her evocative visual style, offers in \"Malen eta Olatuak\" a work that transcends simple storytelling to become a sensory experience. The combination of minimal text, yet loaded with meaning, with illustrations that play with light and darkness, creates a perfect book for shared reading. Its main value lies in its ability to address a complex emotion like fear in an accessible and beautiful way, offering a hopeful ending that invites reflection. It is, without a doubt, a title to consider for any children's library seeking literary quality and emotional depth in the Basque language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NUBEOCHO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405733880155,"sku":"9788419253064","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841925306.jpg?v=1781831134","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419253064","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}