El valle de los cocuyos [Plan Lector Juvenil]

This illustrated anthology presents over 43 stories and legends from 20 countries, spanning the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. It allows readers to delve deeply into the collective memory of Latin America and better understand its secrets and people.

Jana es la segunda de seis hermanos. Todos la llaman así, aunque en realidad se llama María Juana, y es ella quien narra las historias que le ocurren a su familia en un pueblo en el que los atardeceres rojos son el mayor atractivo.

La nube Olga siempre deja caer unas gotas de lluvia o un buen chubasco. Con la llegada del invierno, tiene un nuevo reto: conseguir hacer nieve.

The little girl in this book is always being confused with being a boy because she doesn't do typical girl stuff. When she meets a boy who people always thinks is a girl, the two realize they are great just the way they are.

Alejo was a generous, selfless boy; he always lent people whatever they needed, without hesitation. Why has he become so stingy lately? He doesn't lend anything to anyone anymore--not his friends, not his classmates, not even his little brother. Something happens to Alejo that helps him understand that nothing is enjoyable unless it can be shared with others.

Siete cuentos de animales para leer a los más pequeños antes de ir a dormir. Siete cuentos de animales para leer a los más pequeños antes de ir a dormir. Son historias simples y dulces, cuyos protagonistas son aquí hipopótamos y ovejas. Porque los más pequeños aún no sabemos leer y ¡queremos que nos cuenten cuentos!