The power of music during childhood and four books to reflect on: what caught our attention the most this week

BarcelonaThe Esplai Festival or DocsBarcelona are some of the proposals of the Creatures for this week.

We also offer a review of the week's news through Andrea Zayas' comic strip, the section To think about it and the data and statements that caught our attention the most.

Cultural and leisure activities

This Sunday, May 11th, Parc Nou del Prat de Llobregat hosts the Esplai Festival, with which Fundesplai kicks off its summer camp and summer camp campaign. Open to children, young people, counselors, and families from all over Catalonia, this free day features around fifty activities focused on the emotional well-being of children and young people. This year, the Esplai Festival will feature the Grand Dance Party at 11:30 p.m. with artists Sara Roy, Miki Núñez, Sofía Coll, Pita, Edu Esteve, Jim, Lluís Sánchez, David Rees, and Chung Man. The day will also feature workshops related to sustainability, such as an activity led by the CRAM (Marine Animal Recovery Center) on the importance of preserving marine biodiversity.

On the occasion of the International Day Against Bullying, which is celebrated on May 2, Super3 has prepared a special program, hosted by Núria Vilanova, director of theInfoK, under the title We erase bullyingBased on testimonies from primary and secondary school students, experts, Super3 presenters, and several artists associated with the program. Euphoria, a narrative is woven that goes through the process that a class with good coexistence can take until the appearance of bullying, through poorly resolved conflicts and the repeated discomfort of some students. We erase bullying It also discusses how to identify when something isn't right, what changes can be made to resolve it, how to restore well-being, and what to do for prevention. The program is now available on the 3Cat platform.

Literary recommendations from Marta Gil, bookseller at El Gat Pelut

Neon is locked in the bathroom, counting the seconds before he takes a big step with Aria. But every second carries months and years of history: their relationship, their conversations with their parents, their doubts and fears. Jason Reynolds gives us a brilliant novel, narrated in a countdown, whose protagonist captivates us with his authenticity. A story about love, intimacy, and teenage dilemmas, written with an honesty that moves and invites reflection.

For ages 14 and up.

What would happen if the Earth were flat? Well, absurd things like the idea that we could make a hole through the planet or that it would have more holes than a piece of cheese! With great humor, Andrea Antinori brings us the first title in the True or False series, which invites little ones to question the world through play and imagination. The dynamic illustrations and casual style make this book as hilarious as it is stimulating. A book that makes us laugh while teaching us to think.

For ages 5+.

In that house, objects don't just talk: they write letters filled with desires, frustrations, and secret plans. A chair, a rug, or a blender have a lot to say to each other—and perhaps even a plan to change their destiny. With her usual ability to capture the magic of small things, Tina Vallès invites us to listen to the hidden voices in our most everyday surroundings. A story full of humor, tenderness, and a lot of imagination.

For ages 8 and up.

What is happiness? Is it small or large? Is it hidden in a corner or within everyone's reach? This poetic and delicate album delves into a serene and enchanting search for what makes us happy. Luca Tortolini's simple yet profound text connects with Marco Somà's evocative illustrations, full of details and atmosphere, to convey to young and old readers that happiness is often hidden in the simplest things and in the invisible bonds that unite us.

For ages 6 and up.

Things that happen to me, by Andrea Zayas

To think about it

This week marks the beginning of the 36th edition of Cantánea, which will conclude on June 17th. This new edition of this project, led by L'Auditori's Educational Service, will feature 35,000 students from more than 1,000 primary schools in Catalonia and several cities across Spain singing in 104 concerts. It's good news that initiatives like this are so successful and demonstrate that music education plays a fundamental role in children's development. A subject that often goes unnoticed in school but encourages the expression of feelings and emotions, stimulates creativity, and is a fundamental tool for developing self-awareness and body control.

Surely if you've gone to a restaurant with your children this Easter, they've offered you a children's menu. The typical chicken with chips, macaroni, croquettes, or cannelloni... But we're also convinced that many of your children enjoy good lamb ribs, grilled pig's trotters, veal with mushrooms, or mussels just as much, if not more, than you do. Just because they're little doesn't mean they don't enjoy a wide variety of dishes. So, why don't we start eliminating these children's menus and let them choose like any other diner?

Midwives not only care for women during pregnancy and childbirth but also play a key role in every stage of a woman's life. They also provide care for sexuality, menopause, and the prevention and detection of health problems. However, they remain an understaffed and insufficiently deployed resource, as denounced by the Official College of Nurses of Barcelona. This demand we support, since if we want to improve women's health care, we need to invest in midwives.

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The data

More proposals for plans and activities

• What can you do this weekend?
• Cultural and leisure plans for the entire week
• Series premiering this month
• Video games being released this month
• What you can do in the Girona regions
• New restaurants to discover
• The human tower agenda