Once Upon a Time/Habia Una Vez: Traditional Latin American Tales/Cuentos Tradicionales Latinoamericanos (Bilingual Spanish-English Children's Book) by Martinez, Rueben

Once Upon a Time/Habia Una Vez: Traditional Latin American Tales/Cuentos Tradicionales Latinoamericanos (Bilingual Spanish-English Children's Book)

Enter an enchanted world of kings and giants, where cockroaches play dress-up and coyotes fly to the...
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Author: Rueben Martinez
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Once Upon a Time/Habia Una Vez: Traditional Latin American Tales/Cuentos Tradicionales Latinoamericanos (Bilingual Spanish-English Children's Book) by Martinez, Rueben

Once Upon a Time/Habia Una Vez: Traditional Latin American Tales/Cuentos Tradicionales Latinoamericanos (Bilingual Spanish-English Children's Book)

$48.29

Once Upon a Time/Habia Una Vez: Traditional Latin American Tales/Cuentos Tradicionales Latinoamericanos (Bilingual Spanish-English Children's Book)

$48.29
Author: Rueben Martinez
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

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.



Author: Rueben Martinez
Publisher: HarperCollins Espanol
Published: 03/09/2010
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.60w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780061468957
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 135904 / Once Upon a Time: Traditional Latin American Tales


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2009 pg. 103
Criticas 11/01/2009 pg. 1
Booklist 02/15/2010 pg. 73
Publishers Weekly 03/15/2010 pg. 53
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2010 pg. 206
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Martinez, Rueben: -

Rueben Martínez founded Librería Martínez Books and Art Gallery in 1993. In 2000 he launched a second venue dedicated to children's literature. Librería Martínez Books is now among the largest commercial sellers of Spanish-language books in the country, serving as a cornerstone of cultural events and community activities that promote the benefits of reading to Hispanic Americans and Spanish-speaking immigrants. Rueben is also the cofounder of the Latino Book Festival. In 2004 he was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, the first ever given to a bookseller. Rueben lives in Santa Ana, California.

Rueben Martínez fundó la Librería Martínez Books and Art Gallery en 1993. En el 2000 lanzó otro espacio dedicado a la literatura infantil. Hoy en día la Librería Martínez es una de las librerías dedicadas a libros escritos en español más grandes de los Estados Unidos y se ha convertido en un centro cultural y comunitario que promueve la lectura en la comunidad hispana tanto en español como en inglés. Rueben es uno de los fundadores del Latino Book Festival y en 2004 le fue otorgado el prestigioso MacArthur Fellowship--fue la primer vez que se le otorgó a un librero. Rueben vive en Santa Ana, California.

Colón, Raúl: -

Raúl Colón was born in New York City, studied art in Puerto Rico, and designed puppets and animated films in Florida. An illustrator of over thirty books for children, Raúl has received a Golden Kite Award, a Pura Belpré Award, and both a gold and silver medal in the Original Art show. He currently resides in New York City with his family.

Raúl Colón es un aclamado artista cuyo trabajo ha aparecido en numerosas publicaciones como el New York Times, Time, The New Yorker y el Wall Street Journal. Su arte para libros infantiles ha sido galardonado con medallas de oro y plata por la Society of Illustrators. Raúl vive en Nueva York.

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