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by Martín (Author), Celia Sacido (Illustrator)
The house knew many things, but it had to learn them all again...
A house provides shelter and becomes a protector for a family who, day after day, fill its corners with laughter, love, and memories. Its walls are covered with warmth and become a true home. The house becomes another inhabitant.
Until one day... A fire destroys everything that the house believed gave meaning to its life. It stands silent, empty. And, despite everything it has experienced, full of doubts that will make it forget what it never ceased to be.
A story that reminds us of the power of words and self-esteem to heal.
A message of hope where the passage of time will give us the strength we need to face adversity.
With beautiful illustrations combining mixed media techniques of pencil, gouache, and collage, a poetic text is brought to life amid scenes where nature itself blossoms, sheltering animals, plants, and flowers.
A beautiful and magical picture book that will delight readers of all ages, showing them that the light of hope will always shine through the ashes and cracks.
Author Biography
Alberto Martín (NiñoCactus) made a deal with his parents: since he disliked eating so much, they would give him a book for every pound he gained. Soon, the boy from Salamanca had his head so full of imaginary characters that they created their own world. He began to write in order to express himself and answer difficult questions, until one day he discovered in stories the gift of a new way to play. A storyteller, musician, puppeteer, and winner of the 2015 Fundación Cuatrogatos Award, he confesses that he still has many treasures to discover, while those he finds become stories.
Celia Sacido is a Spanish illustrator who trained in animation filmmaking and directing at various schools in Valence (France) and Madrid. While studying, she discovered that, in addition to drawing, she also enjoyed storytelling. A master's degree in book publishing and training as a bookbinder cemented her love for books as physical objects. Through the format of the picture book, she has found a way to bring together everything she is passionate about. Always surrounded by books, today she tries to bring to life the books she would have loved to have read as a child.
