Students will act out the story of a mischievous boy who is responsible for herding the sheep and keeping them safe from a nearby wolf. He gets bored at work and tricks his family, crying,“Wolf!”even though the wolf is not there. Since his family gets angry that he continues to lie, he loses their trust. When the wolf really does arrive, no one believes him. Will he be able to save himself and the sheep from the wolf and learn his lesson? This Spanish Reader’s Theater script features roles...

Aesop's fables are among the most beloved and well-known stories in the world. Third grade students will enjoy the fun and meaningful messages behind these Spanish-translated stories. With bright illustrations and easy-to-read text, this book of classic tales and fables will enchant young readers.

Beautiful, colorful illustrations show the West African tale of Anansi the spider. In this Spanish-translated version of the story, Anansi ties a bit of web to each leg and leaves the other end with many friends who are cooking delicious food. When the food is ready, they will tug on the thread so that Anansi can eat the meal. Much to Anansi's surprise, all of the food is ready at once, causing each of Anansi's legs to be pulled in all different directions! As early readers follow the easy...

Students will act out the story of a mischievous boy who is responsible for herding the sheep and keeping them safe from a nearby wolf. He gets bored at work and tricks his family, crying, "Wolf!" even though the wolf is not there. Since his family gets angry that he continues to lie, he loses their trust. When the wolf really does arrive, no one believes him. Will he be able to save himself and the sheep from the wolf and learn his lesson? This Spanish Reader's Theater script features rol...

"Ha recogido estos cuentos vernaculares doña María Leal de Noguera y los ha dicho en el lenguaje primordial del pueblo. Son cuentos viejos porque guardan la esencia de relatos antiguos que han viajado de continente a continente, de generación a generación, manteniendo temas de remoto origen. Y son cuentos nuevos porque han venido transmutando su forma con frescos matices del lenguaje vivo del pueblo, en este caso, de la cálida sabana guanacasteca". Emma Gamboa.

Nos deja ver como son los chinos, como viven, como son sus viejas costumbres y como trabajan en común. Kun mira desde su casa hacia las montañas por donde sale el sol. Le gusta sentir la caricia de los primeros rayos del sol, que iluminan un bellísimo paisaje: el de Wuxi, una pequeña...

Relatos basados en fábulas budistas.El origen de las fábulas Jataka se remonta a la India en el momento del surgimiento del budismo (siglo VI a. C.). Los protagonistas suelen ser animales que en ocasiones representan a Buda en una encarnación previa a la humana. Se cree fueron la fuente de todas las fábulas que recorren Occidente.La Bestia Equilátera inicia su sello de literatura infantil y juvenil La Pequeña Bestia con un homenaje a esta tradición narrativa a travé...