Carolina Luzn – illustratör

For the first time, young Nala must face a journey through the dangerous savanna without the help of her mother or the herd. When she arrives at her destination, Nala will no longer be the same.Nala grew up with her mother and her herd. They have taught her everything she needs to know to survive, from swimming across the river to knowing which leaves are the most nutritious. However, to become an adult elephant, Nala must embark on a journey beyond the mountains to meet the wise old Kenu, all by herself. Full of hope but also fearful of leaving her family behind, Nala will walk along the savannah looking for what will make her strong and free.

Uncertainty and unpredictability greatly irritate and confound our young protagonist. Still, with the help of her loving and creative mother, she will manage to find the solution that allows her to enjoy each day.Sophia is a dragonfly born with one wing smaller than the other. That doesn't stop her from flying fast and performing countless tricks, her favorite pastime. But there's something that makes her feel restless, anxious, and uncomfortable every day: Sophia needs to have everything under control and know what will happen at every moment, after every task.Sophia tirelessly asks her mother, "what will they do next?" again and again, without finding the true peace she needs in the answers her mother provides. For her tranquility, her creative, loving, and patient mother will devise a foolproof plan that will allow her to relax and enjoy what she loves the most.An extraordinary resource is presented as an illustrated album to address functional diversity and its particularities, family support, and the instinct to overcome challenges.it is also a story of family coexistence, parenting, and motherhood. As the story is not explicitly narrated from the perspective of autism or functional diversity, it allows any young reader to empathize with the impatience of its restless protagonist.La incertidumbre y la imprevisibilidad irritan y desconciertan enormemente a nuestra pequeña protagonista, pero, con la ayuda de su amorosa y creativa madre, logrará hallar la solución que le permita disfrutar de cada día.Sofía es una libélula que ha nacido con un ala más pequeña que la otra. Eso no le impide volar muy rápido y hacer un sinfín de piruetas, su pasatiempo favorito. Pero hay algo que la have sentir agitada, angustiada e incómoda cada día: Sofía necesita tenerlo todo bajo control y saber qué sucederá en cada momento, después de cada tarea.Sofía, incansable, pregunta a su madre “qué harán después” una y otra vez, sin encontrar enlas respuestas que esta le proporciona la verdadera paz que necesita. Para su tranquilidad, su creativa, amorosa y paciente madre ideará un plan infalible que lepermitirá relajarse y disfrutar de aquello que más le gusta.Un extraordinario recurso se nos presenta en forma de álbum ilustrado para abordar ladiversidad funcional y sus particularidades, el acompañamiento familiar y el instinto de superación.Pero es, también, una historia de convivencia familiar, de crianza y maternidad, ya que la historia, al no estar narrada expresamente bajo el prisma del autismo o de la diversidad funcional, permite que cualquier pequeño lector empatice con la impaciencia de su inquieta protagonista.

The Footprint ― The brilliant work of the artist and, specifically, the realism with which Luzón brings this story to life forces us to experience the protagonist's emotions in every stroke. “Throughout the book, a striking contrast emerges an animal world with human feelings.”The compositions and techniques with which the artist plays to recreate the various scenarios and breathe life into the protagonist’s emotions overwhelm the reader to the point where it is impossible not to empathize with him. Images and verses that envelop us in an atmosphere as turbulent as friendship can be a difficult beginning, with an initial rejection of the different, what we call “strange,” which quickly finds that gift of life called friendship, the one that allows us to face and even forget all the adversities that cross our path. A strong and intense friendship that carries us along on a river of fun and well-being and that both Sobrino and Luzón manage to make us feel between the pages of this beautiful album.Companionship can be one of the most beautiful experiences to be discovered in childhood, but it can also be one of the most painful when it breaks down. That’s why this story isn’t just about how good it is to have a great friend. Sometimes things go wrong; paths diverge, and, without expecting it, lives that were once one become separated forever. Dealing with the grief you experience, especially for a child, is not easy.This is why this beautiful book gives us a powerful message of hope and illusion:“That those who were here may have left an indelible mark, but they also leave a space that can be filled by others who are ready to make us immensely happy.”. Because in childhood, during emotional turmoil, friendship can be a wonderful experience or the most significant lesson.

The Footprint ― The brilliant work of the artist and, specifically, the realism with which Luzón brings this story to life forces us to experience the protagonist's emotions in every stroke. “Throughout the book, a striking contrast emerges an animal world with human feelings.”The compositions and techniques with which the artist plays to recreate the various scenarios and breathe life into the protagonist’s emotions overwhelm the reader to the point where it is impossible not to empathize with him. Images and verses that envelop us in an atmosphere as turbulent as friendship can be a difficult beginning, with an initial rejection of the different, what we call “strange,” which quickly finds that gift of life called friendship, the one that allows us to face and even forget all the adversities that cross our path. A strong and intense friendship that carries us along on a river of fun and well-being and that both Sobrino and Luzón manage to make us feel between the pages of this beautiful album.Companionship can be one of the most beautiful experiences to be discovered in childhood, but it can also be one of the most painful when it breaks down. That’s why this story isn’t just about how good it is to have a great friend. Sometimes things go wrong; paths diverge, and, without expecting it, lives that were once one become separated forever. Dealing with the grief you experience, especially for a child, is not easy.This is why this beautiful book gives us a powerful message of hope and illusion:“That those who were here may have left an indelible mark, but they also leave a space that can be filled by others who are ready to make us immensely happy.”. Because in childhood, during emotional turmoil, friendship can be a wonderful experience or the most significant lesson.La huella ― A lo largo de la infancia, los niños pueden sentirse muy afectados y tremendamente tristes ante la ruptura de una amistad o ante las circunstancias que lo obliguen a separarse de su mejor amigo.Este hermoso álbum ilustrado representa un extraordinario recurso para abordar el duelo por separación, contribuyendo al aprendizaje de una correcta gestión emocional. El brillante trabajo de la artista, Carolina Luzón y, concretamente, el realismo con el que da vida a los personajes de este libro nos permite vivir las emociones de su protagonista en cada trazo y nos lleva a empatizar con él Javier Sobrino nos recuerda la maravillosa complicidad que se genera con la amistad y cuán felices puede llegar a hacernos. Pero también nos advierte de la posibilidad de su ruptura o término por distanciamiento.Por eso nos deja este precioso y emotivo libro donde nos regala un poderoso mensaje para enfrentar ese duelo con ilusión y esperanza:“Puede que alguien nos haya dejado una huella con su partida, pero también deja la oportunidad de que otros lleguen a nuestras vidas para hacernos felices”.

For the first time, young Nala must face a journey through the dangerous savanna without the help of her mother or the herd. When she arrives at her destination, Nala will no longer be the same.Nala grew up with her mother and her herd. They have taught her everything she needs to know to survive, from swimming across the river to knowing which leaves are the most nutritious. However, to become an adult elephant, Nala must embark on a journey beyond the mountains to meet the wise old Kenu, all by herself. Full of hope but also fearful of leaving her family behind, Nala will walk along the savannah looking for what will make her strong and free.Por primera vez, la joven Nala debe afrontar un viaje por la peligrosa sabana sin la ayuda de la manada ni de su madre. Al llegar a su destino, Nala ya no será la misma.Nala es un elefante que ha crecido con su madre y su manada. Ellos le han enseñado todo lo que debe saber para sobrevivir, desde cruzar el río a nado como saber distinguir qué alimentos son los más nutritivos. Sin embargo, para convertirse en una elefante adulta, Nala debe emprender un viaje sola más allá de las montañas y encontrarse con la vieja y sabia Kenu. Llena de ilusión pero también con temor, Nala viajará por la sabana en busca de aquello que la hará fuerte y libre.