La Puercoespin de Adelina

by Bobby Strickland, Kathryn Rathke (Illustrator)

"Como tu luces, pequeñín, no es la medida de cuánto vales. En tu corazón tú eres la criatura más preciosa del mundo". ¿Podrán las palabras cariñosas de Adelina tranquilizar el espíritu de Gracia, su dulce puercoespín? Un grupo de mascotas malas de la ciudad, guiados por un perro muy arrogante, se burla de Gracia en frente de su rostro. Ellos no pueden ver la belleza y la bondad que se esconde detrás de la apariencia de afiladas púas. Pero Adelina sabe que la compasión les hará cambiar de opinión. Acompaña a Adelina, la niña de los rizos color de fresa, y Gracia, su puercoespín, a través de esta historia acerca de cómo amarte a ti mismo y a los demás. ["How you look, little one, cannot measure your worth. In your heart you're the loveliest creature on earth." Can Adeline Addison's true, loving words soothe the spirit of her sweet porcupine, Grace? A mean brat pack of city pets, led by a snooty poodle, is jeering at Grace. They can't see all the prettiness and goodness behind Grace's sharp-quilled coat. But Adeline knows compassion will win them over, because a heart of gold can only shine brightly. Follow Adeline, the girl with the strawberry curls, and Grace, her porcupine, in this charming tale of how to love yourself and others - no matter what!]

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a gift for my young niece and became an instant favorite. According to my sister it had to be read EVERY night. Yes - it was one of those...

I gave it to her in 2004, when it was hot off the presses along with the companion book. Of course she is a teenager now, but these two books are now sealed in plastic and my niece has decreed that she will hand them down to any children she might have.

That is about as high a recommendation as I have ever heard!

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids love this book and its gentle teaching on self-worth in the face of verbal bullying. The bullied porcupine uses kindness to reach the bully.