Mi Globo Amarillo
Todo comenzó en el carnaval. . . . Ahí es donde Joey consigue un nuevo amigo: un brillante globo amarillo. Joey y su globo amado lo hacen todo juntos, hasta que el globo accidentalmente se desliza de la muñeca de Joey y vuela lejos, muy lejos. ¿Qué hará Joey sin su amigo especial?
Tiffany Papageorge ha escrito un cuento conmovedor de amor, pérdida y desprendimiento que servirá como una guía reconfortante para los niños que están navegando las complicadas emociones de la pena y el duelo. Las ilustraciones ricas y luminosas de Erwin Madrid captan perfectamente estos temas atemporales, haciéndolos accesibles incluso al lector más joven.
Honesta, inquebrantable y, en última instancia tranquilizadora, Mi globo amarillo resonará con cualquiera que haya soportado la oscuridad de la tristeza, mientras ofrece la esperanza de días más brillantes por delante.
It all started at the carnival. . . .That’s where Joey makes a new friend: a bright yellow balloon. Joey and his beloved balloon do everything together, until the balloon accidentally slips off Joey’s wrist and flies far, far away. What will Joey do without his special friend?
Tiffany Papageorge has crafted a poignant tale of love, loss, and letting go that will serve as a comforting guide to children who are navigating the complicated emotions of grief. Rich, luminous illustrations by Erwin Madrid perfectly capture these timeless themes, making them accessible to even the youngest reader.
Honest, unflinching, and ultimately reassuring, My Yellow Balloon will resonate with anyone who has endured the darkness of grief, while offering hope for brighter days ahead.
Erwin Madrid was born in the Philippines and grew up in San Jose, California. He earned his BFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, CA. During his last semester of college, Erwin was hired by PDI/DreamWorks Animation where he contributed production illustrations for the animated feature film, Shrek 2. He later became a visual development artist for the Shrek and Madagascar franchise and Megamind. Erwin has also done conceptual art for the video game industry for titles like Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. He now works full time as a children’s book illustrator.