Morriña

Synopsis of Morriña

«Morriña (que en gallego significa Melancolía)» is the children's book by Violeta Monreal, published by Ediciones Gaviota in paperback, 36 pages, in Spanish.

María feels a deep sadness and misses what is no longer there; the witch Maruxa helps her turn that melancholy into a sweet and bearable morriña. The story, featuring a girl who learns to put a name to what she feels, brings young readers closer to sadness as a natural emotion that can be transformed.

Violeta Monreal is the author and illustrator of the book. The title is part of the collection «¿Qué sientes?», reviewed by a team of child psychologists. The first edition was published in 2005.

Recommended for children aged 6 to 8 and for parents and educators who want to work on emotional education at home or in the classroom.