Once Upon a Time/Habia una vez: Traditional Latin American Tales/ Cuentos tradicionales latinoamericanos (Spanish Edition)
Kindergarten-Grade 5–âÇ£La cucaracha Martina,âÇ¥ âÇ£El gallo de bodas,âÇ¥ âÇ£La Madreselva,âÇ¥ and âÇ£La flor de lirolayâÇ¥ 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 UngerâÇÖs masterful translation. Readers will delight in Martina, clad in her best garb, happily dancing the night away with elegant and courteous Pérez and will experience a chill when the mother of the jungle comes out to meet the man destroying her home. ColónâÇÖs vivid mixed-media illustrations are large and colorful, and have an appropriate touch of the dramatic, seizing readersâÇÖ attention. This handsome book will enchant youngsters and adults alike. ItâÇÖs an excellent resource for Latino storytelling sessions.–Narda McCarthy, Para Los Niños Consultant, Weston, FLCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.