Material appropriate for primary age groups
Many years ago, when animals had the shape of men, the Caracara and the Hawk celebrated the coming of age of their daughters. They invited the most famous drummer of all, who came with his beautiful yellow and black sequin cape. On the third night of the celebration, the guest enchanted the three loveliest girls… This Guajiro legend explains the origin of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds, and tells why the tortoise carries a shell on its back.
A traditional Mayan tale which reveals how the cuckoo lost her beautiful feathers.
A simple description of the childhood and youth of the Chilean author Isabel Allende.
Graciela’s Papi has been working in the United States for so long that she has almost forgotten his face, so when the box he promised for her seventh birthday does not arrive, she is very upset and nearly loses hope that he–and the rain–will someday ret.
Todo apuntaba para que Alejandro tuviera un cumpleaños común y corriente, pero esta vez recibió un regalo que nunca imaginó: duerme en un armario, juega futbol como nadie y cuenta historias misteriosas sobre marineros. Gracias a este Alejandro comenzará a ver las cosas de manera distinta.
An easy-to-read account of the birth of Paricutin volcano in the field of a poor Mexican farmer.
Introduces Mexican culture using crafts, recipes, games, and folktales.
A desert mermaid living in an oasis seeks to save her people by rediscovering the forgotten songs of their ancestors.
Tired of being laughed at because they are different, a pair of multicolored twins run away to ask the animals where they really belong.
“Chronicles the early life of an orphaned Mexican free-tailed bat, from its birth to its adoption by a new mother. Includes back matter about bats”–Provided by publisher.