Estela
What happens when a child starts hiding what makes him unique in order to fit in? Dani always finds magic where others don't see it. He collects stones that shine in the sun, makes up stories in the clouds and fills his notebooks with extraordinary little monsters. But little by little, teasing and rejection make him start hiding a part of himself. Together with Estela, a little star who never stops accompanying him, he will discover that he does not need to change to be loved and that what makes him different can also be what lights up the world the most. Estela is a story that helps children strengthen their self-esteem, value what makes them unique and discover the importance of staying true to themselves, even when not everyone can see their light. Because all children deserve to grow up feeling that they do not need to change to be loved.
About “Estela”
- Type
- Book
- Recommended age
- 4-8 years
- Spanish title
- Estela
- Author
- Ángela Serrano Collado
Where to buy
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What families say
Estela plantea una pregunta que merece toda nuestra atención: qué ocurre cuando un niño empieza a esconder lo que le hace único para sentirse aceptado. La historia de Dani invita a mirar con más cuidado esas pequeñas renuncias que pueden quedar ocultas tras las burlas y el rechazo. Me parece especialmente valioso abrir esta conversación desde la literatura infantil: ningún peque debería sentir que tiene que apagar su imaginación o silenciar sus gustos para encontrar su lugar. Una propuesta para hablar de autoestima, pertenencia y de nuestra responsabilidad de crear espacios donde cada niño pueda mostrarse tal como es.
