Once Upon a Time/Habia una vez

Traditional Latin American Tales/ Cuentos tradicionales latinoamericanos (Spanish Edition)

By Martinez, Rueben

Publishers Summary:
Enter an enchanted world of kings and giants, where cockroaches play dress-up and coyotes fly to the moon! In this lively bilingual collection of short stories, Spain and Latin America's most beloved tales are retold for a new generation. From the grateful rooster who cries "Cock-a-doodle-doo!" to the awesome spirit of the Mother of the Jungle, Once Upon a Time/Habia una vez celebrates seven traditional folktales and tells them in a colorful, fresh voice. In these magical adventures that are sure to delight, readers young and old will meet some of the world's most memorable heroes and charming tricksters. Entra a un mundo encantado de reyes y gigantes, donde las cucarachas se visten de gala ¡y los coyotes vuelan a la luna! En esta colecciÓn de cuentos bilingÜe, encontrarÁs las historias mÁs preciadas de EspaÑa y LatinoamÉrica, reinventadas aquÍ para una nueva generaciÓn. Del gallo agradecido que grita "¡QuiquiriquÍ!" al poderoso espÍritu de la Madreselva, Once Upon a Time/Habia una vez celebra siete cuentos tanto populares como tradicionales. En estas aventuras mÁgicas que sin duda te agradarÁn, conocerÁs a hÉroes memorables y a pÍcaros encantadores.

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978-0-06146-895-7
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School Library Journal

Reviewed on December 1, 2009

K-Gr 5 La cucaracha Martina, El gallo de bodas, La Madreselva, and La flor de lirolay are among the classics of Latin American lore presented here in delightful bilingual versions. Martínez retells seven stories in pleasant, uncomplicated prose and nothing has been lost in Ungers masterful tr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2010

Martínez retells seven Latin American folktales in this bilingual collection. Pedro Urdemales and Martina the Cockroach make appearances...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Junior Library Guild

Reviewed on May 1, 2010

A pleasing mix of fables about animals, legends about kings, and tall tales about common people. Includes a note at...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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