Synopsis
From the Netherlands to Chile… an adventure to discover two cultures.
Lupe and Isa, two curious sisters, embark on an unforgettable journey. Discover active volcanoes, ancient trees, and entirely new traditions. While it's winter in one country, it's summer in the other. Everything is different, everything is fascinating.
This is a heartfelt story about friendship, bicultural identity, and discovering the world.
The book is written in Spanish and Dutch — perfect for reading together as a family or in the classroom.
What is the book about?
This illustrated book is designed for children from Chilean-Dutch families and explores key topics to help them connect with their bicultural identity. It introduces both countries through their:
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Time differences and seasons
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Language and expressions
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Geography and nature
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Wildlife
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Clothing and local customs
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Celebrations and holidays
About the Author & Illustrator
Paula Pérez de Arce
Paula is a Chilean graphic designer and illustrator, as well as the mother of two bicultural girls: Lupe and Isa. She has lived in the Netherlands for seven years, and it was her personal experience raising her daughters between two cultures that inspired her to create this book.
Lupe e Isa van a Chile is a bilingual children’s book (Spanish–Dutch) that celebrates the cultural differences between Chile and the Netherlands through a perspective that is warm and easy for children to understand.
With colorful illustrations and fun facts, the book invites young readers to explore two very different — yet equally special — countries.
This book is not only for children growing up between both cultures, but also for their families, friends, and loved ones. It serves as a tool to help them better understand the world these children live in, and to get to know — from another point of view — the country that is also part of their story.
Purchase details
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Price: Europe €24.99 (shipping not included)
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Delivery: Europe: July 2025, Chili: November 2025
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Shipping:​
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Netherlands - PostNL, shipping fee to your home.
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Belgium - B-Post, shipping fee to your home.
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Chile- Blue express (NOVEMBER 2025)
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Payment: ​​
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Europe - Secure via Shopify (multiple payment methods)
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Chile - Secure via Shopify (multiple payment methods)
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