Overview
¿Cuántas veces puede sentarse un perro antes de levantarse de una vez?
En Se siente un perro sentado, la ganadora del Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, Isol, y el aclamado escritor David Wapner invitan a los lectores a descubrir la magia silenciosa de la espera—junto a un perro que siente ganas de sentarse.
Este divertido libro álbum captura con humor y sutileza las pequeñas sentadas que un perro hace para llamar la atención de su dueño antes de lanzarse, por fin, a dar un paseo. Perfecto para lectores jóvenes—y para cualquiera que haya compartido su vida con un perro—esta historia revela el ritmo de la espera, de sentarse y de desear ese paseo tan esperado. Con ilustraciones vibrantes y un texto cargado de lirismo, este libro invita a lectores de todas las edades a detenerse y descubrir la belleza de lo cotidiano.
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How many times will a dog sit before standing up for good?
In A Dog Feels Like Sitting, Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award–winner Isol and acclaimed writer David Wapner invite readers to discover the quiet magic of waiting—together with a dog that feels like sitting.
This picture book playfully captures the eager, intermittent sits a dog takes to get its owner's attention before it can spring to life for a walk, blending humor and subtlety into a dialogue between words and images. Perfect for young readers—and anyone who has ever shared life with a dog—this story captures the rhythm of waiting, sitting, and hoping for that long-awaited stroll. With vibrant art and lyrical text, this tale invites readers of all ages to pause and discover beauty in the ordinary.
Author Bio
David Wapner, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1957, is a poet, storyteller, musician, and editor. Celebrated for his work for children and his poetic view of everyday life, his books have earned notable awards and honors, including recognition from ALIJA (IBBY Argentina), the Banco del Libro of Venezuela, and the Fundación Cuatrogatos Prize.Isol (Marisol Misenta) was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1972. She is an illustrator, picture book author, and singer. Since publishing her first book in 1997, she has created more than twenty children’s titles, many translated worldwide. Her work has earned numerous awards, and in 2013 she received the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, one of the most prestigious honors in children’s literature.
