{"product_id":"9788484649779","title":"Whale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBalea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalea is a unique object-book that defies the traditional picture book format. It is a large, double-sided mural, folded like an accordion, depicting a massive metallic whale submerged on the ocean floor. Surrounded by seaweed and brightly colored fish, the scene comes to life with friendly divers in yellow suits, the silent protagonists of this visual experience. Upon turning the page, the reader discovers the interior of the contraption, divided into numerous rooms. It is here that imagination becomes the true guide of the reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalea invites you on a journey of visual exploration. In the foreground, we observe the exterior of the mechanical whale, a metal giant immersed in a vibrant marine ecosystem. By unfolding the accordion and shifting perspective, we access its interior: a space divided into multiple rooms such as the control room, the kitchen, the garden, the workshop, the gym, or the bedrooms. Without text or dialogue, the work becomes an open stage where the reader must imagine what is happening in each room, what the crew members are preparing, or what those in charge of the garden are talking about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVisual exploration and textless narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reader's imagination and creativity as the engine of the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity life and organization of spaces within an underwater habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between technology and nature through a mechanical cetacean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChange of perspective and discovery through the fold-out format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for children ages 3 and up, as well as adults interested in innovatively formatted picture books. It is ideal for readers who enjoy visual storytelling, imaginative play, and non-linear reading experiences. It is also very suitable for educators and mediators looking to foster creativity and oral expression based on images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates the imagination and the ability to create one's own stories from images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers an interactive and surprising reading experience thanks to its accordion format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops observation and attention to detail while exploring the different rooms of the whale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages dialogue and shared storytelling between adults and children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePresents an original approach to underwater life and mechanical fantasy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Fernández, Federico; González, Germán\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Kalandraka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Picture books, fiction and real stories for children and young adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Non-series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 296 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalea stands out for its bold and visually striking formal proposal. By eliminating text, the work appeals directly to the reader's creative capacity, turning each reading into a unique experience. The accordion format and the detail of the illustrations invite a leisurely and repeated exploration. It is a title especially suited for those looking for books that go beyond conventional narration and offer a high-quality visual and narrative stimulus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KALANDRAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408413417819,"sku":"9788484649779","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848464977.jpg?v=1781862967","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788484649779","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}