Description
Nicolás Goes Shopping
Book Summary
This book is part of the Makakiños Day-to-Day collection, an editorial line created to bring reading closer to people with special educational needs. Through Nicolás's story, readers will discover different types of shops and the products that can be found in them, from food establishments to leisure spaces. A practical guide that supports the path toward personal autonomy.
What is it about?
Nicolás Goes Shopping is a complementary guide that accompanies the reader in learning an essential daily skill: shopping. The book covers different types of commercial establishments, organized by categories: food shops (fruit shop, greengrocer's, butcher shop, fishmonger's, bakery-pastry shop, and supermarket), clothing stores (clothing and shoe store), gift shops (toy store, florist's, and bookstore), and leisure spaces (café). For each of them, a clear list of items that can be found is shown, facilitating the understanding of the environment and the acquisition of functional vocabulary.
Main themes
- Acquisition of personal autonomy in daily life activities.
- Recognition and classification of different types of shops and businesses.
- Basic vocabulary related to food products, clothing, gifts, and leisure.
- Development of social skills and interaction in everyday environments.
- Support for integration and self-satisfaction through small achievements.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is especially recommended for boys and girls with special educational needs who are in the process of acquiring autonomy in daily activities. It is also a useful resource for families, educators, and therapists who are looking for adapted materials to work on practical life skills in a visual and structured way.
What this book provides
- A visual and clear tool for learning to identify shops and the products sold in each one.
- Practical support for developing personal autonomy in the context of daily shopping.
- Functional and contextualized vocabulary that facilitates communication in real environments.
- An inclusive approach that celebrates every small step toward independence.
Technical specifications
- Author: Asociación Bata
- Publisher: Kalandraka
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Early learning / Early learning concepts, Children's and young adult fiction and true stories
- Collection: Makakiños Day-to-Day
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: September 2017
- Number of pages: 32
- Weight: 376 g
Editorial review
Nicolás Goes Shopping is a well-designed resource within a collection conceived for inclusion and the development of autonomy. Its practical approach and clear structure make it a valuable tool for working on daily skills in an enjoyable and accessible way. Ideal for those seeking adapted materials that foster independence from an early age.

