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El Silbido de Juan
By Lili Ferreirós, Illustrated by Sonja Wimmer
Cuento de Luz SL, 32 pg.,Picture Book

Juan is a unique boy, he whistle instead of saying his first word, so by the time he goes to school, he is not talking, he only whistles. He is so amazing with his gift, that birds follow him. He inspires all the kids at school with his whistle, he could make them feel all the subjects they were learning, and the kids love him for that. Then a friendship changes things......You have to read this book! The illustrations are amazing and helps tell the story. After I read this book, I was compelled to tell you about it!

Juan es un niño especial, en lugar de decir su primera palabra el silbó. Cuando es tiempo de ir a la escuela todabía no habla, solo silba. El don que tiene de silbar hace que los pajaritos lo sigan; Juan inspira a los niños de la escuela, y por medio de su silbido sienten lo que estan aprendiendo. Una amistad cambia todo..... Tienen que leer este libro, las ilustraciones son estraordinarias y ayudan a contar este cuento. ¡Depues que leí este libro me sentí que debería de contarles hacerca de este hermoso libro!
This book is also available in English. Title: Jon's Whistle  
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