El patito feo

An easy story, in Spanish, about a boy who cannot retrieve his goats from a neighboring field, however, a rabbit, fox, wolf, and a bee come to his aid. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying classic fairy tale stories. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Word list and a note to caregivers are included. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish.

Una maravillosa fabula que, inspirada en una antiquisima leyenda suajili, se introducira en tu imaginacion para siempre y te desvelara un gran secreto. A wonderful tale inspired by an old Swahili legend, The Chicken and the Eagle will reveal an amazing secret, and Kuku and Mwewe will live in your imagination forever. Lexile Level: 690L

A hungry urchin cannot seem to pick the apples off a tree. He asks a bird and a giraffe for help in reaching the fruit without any success. He then decides to trick an elephant into helping him by stomping the ground. The vivid illustrations follow the hedgehog's trials and tribulations with a light and humorous style. Un erizo hambriento no logra agarrar las manzanas de un árbol. Le pide ayuda a un pájaro y a una jirafa, sin ningún éxito. Decide entonces pedirle a un elefante que dé pisatones fuertes en la tierra sin decirle el por qué. Las ilustraciones divertidas siguen las...

An adaptation of the 16th century Spanish picaresque novel, Lazarillo de Tormes. The story is that of a poor boy who makes his way in the world by tricking his employers.