Carlos Aponte – illustratör

The heartwarming story of a boy, all the things he holds dear, and the song that inspires him when he needs it mostSometimes hearing a song gives you all the courage you need for a day. That’s what happens to Pedrito after a hurricane howls through his neighborhood and he has to give up his rescue dog. The moment his big brother starts strumming “Preciosa,” a beautiful song about his beautiful island, Pedrito knows that somehow everything will be okay. . . .Pura Belpré Honor winner Carlos Aponte’s love for Puerto Rico shines through his vibrant illustrations and touching story, which show the power of music and community to comfort and give strength.

EDICIÓN EN ESPAÑOLEste es un cuento conmovedor de un niño y todas las cosas que él ama, y la canción que lo inspira cuando más la necesita.The heartwarming story of a boy, all the things he holds dear, and the song that inspires him when he needs it most(edición en español)A veces, escuchar una canción te da todo el coraje que necesitas para enfrentar el día. Eso es lo que le pasa a Pedrito cuando un huracán azota su barrio y tiene que renunciar al perro que rescata. En el momento en que su hermano mayor empieza a tocar los primeros acordes de «Preciosa», una hermosa canción sobre su hermosa isla, Pedrito sabe que todo estará bien…El amor de Carlos Aponte por Puerto Rico, su tierra natal, se manifiesta a través de sus vibrantes ilustraciones y su conmovedora historia, que muestran el poder y la importancia de la música y la comunidad para consolar y dar fuerza.(Spanish edition)Sometimes hearing a song gives you all the courage you need for a day. That’s what happens to Pedrito after a hurricane howls through his neighborhood and he has to give up his rescue dog. The moment his big brother starts strumming “Preciosa,” a beautiful song about his beautiful island, Pedrito knows that somehow everything will be okay. . . .Pura Belpré Honor winner Carlos Aponte’s love for Puerto Rico shines through his vibrant illustrations and touching story, which show the power of music and community to comfort and give strength.