Alzando el vuelo (Alight)

Cómo los loros urbanos encontraron lugares nuevos para pertenecer

Illustrated by Molly Magnell / Translated by Ariela Rudy Zaltzman

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About The Book

Alza el vuelo con los loros tamaulipecos en esta inspiradora historia verdadera sobre los animales que se adaptan a un entorno urbano lejos de su hábitat natural. Es ideal para los amantes de animales y cualquier persona que alguna vez haya tenido que encontrar un nuevo hogar.

Chirrían.
Chillan.
Bajan en picada
desde las palmeras hasta las líneas eléctricas.

En la soleada California, los parlanchines loros tamaulipecos son parte del día a día. Todos los días, miles de loros vuelan sobre las calles de la ciudad, carcajeando y chachareando. Se roban frutas de jardines bien cuidados. Aletean sobre albercas y estacionamientos. Se posan sobre ramas donde los loros no siempre pertenecieron.

¿Cómo es que estos loros urbanos, nativos de las cuestas escabrosas y los cañones arbolados de México, se encuentran tan lejos de casa? ¿Cómo encontraron nuevas comunidades y nuevas maneras de prosperar? Esta historia verdadera sobre la adaptación animal y encontrar nuevos lugares para pertenecer es un ejemplo inspirador de resiliencia e ingenio en el mundo natural . . . y dentro de todos nosotros.

Take wing with red-crowned parrots in this inspiring true story of animals adapting to an urban environment far from their native habitat, perfect for animal lovers and anyone who has ever needed to find a new home.

They squawk.
They screech.
They swoop from palm trees to power lines.

In sunny California, the chatty red-crowned parrot is a part of daily life. Every day, thousands of parrots soar above city streets, cackling and clamoring. They swipe fruit from gardens. They flap over pools and parking lots. They alight on branches where parrots did not always belong.

How did these urban parrots, native to the rugged slopes and wooded canyons of Mexico, find themselves so far from home? How did they form new communities and find new ways to thrive? This true story of animal adaptation and finding new places to belong is an inspiring example of resilience and resourcefulness in the natural world—and within us all.

About The Author

Jennifer Torres is the award-winning author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen; The Fresh New Face of Griselda; and other books for young readers. She writes stories about home, friendship, and unexpected courage inspired by her Mexican American heritage. Jennifer started her career as a newspaper reporter, and even though she writes fiction now, she hopes her stories still have some truth in them. She lives with her family in Southern California.

Molly Magnell is an award-winning illustrator and designer/overgrown child who can be found petting stray cats in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in drawing lifestyle imagery, lush realms, and powerful women. Visit her online at MollyMagnell.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (April 20, 2027)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798347116676
  • Ages: 6 - 9

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