Cuentos Clasicos de Hadas

Are you afraid of witched stories and other gloomy characters?. Hrere there is a book on all of them, the old ones and also the new ones that have been taking a place in horror stories.

Vikings were fascinating people: on one hand, brave warriors, on the other hand, man able to tell the most beautiful stories of Gods, dragons and immortal passions. Some of their lejends are included in this book.

A retelling of the Cinderella fairytale from the Mexican tradition. Domitila is not only "sweeter than a cactus bloom in early spring," she is also a talented cook and an amazing leather artist. Most of the classical elements of a Cinderella story can be found in Domitila. A gentle weaving of her mother's nurturing with strong family traditions is the secret ingredient for Domitila to rise above hardship to eventually become the Governor's bride. Moreover, with a firm belief in simplicity and realism, Domitila makes a lasting impression as a triumphant Cinderella in her humility, service, and ...

Estupendo texto de Andrew Clements, ambientado en un centro de enseñanza primaria en el que tras una discusión entre dos alumnos, Dave y Lynsey -que discuten acaloradamente sobre quiénes son más habladores, si los chicos o las chicas-, trata, como el que no quiere la cosa, de temas bastante más serios: la guerra de sexos, los conflictos de autoridad y la importancia de lo que se dice y de lo que se calla. La figura de Gandhi inspira a Dave, que propone a Lynsey mantenerse prácticamente en silencio durante dos días completos. El sistema de honor que se establece entre los protagonistas, ...

El rey de Bucharaia, del reino de Nyasala, envió por barco veinte elefantes como regalo para el presidente de la república. El navío, al mando del capitán Yahadí, llegó con dificultad a su destino. Sin embargo, en el puerto nadie sabía nada de semejante regalo. ¿Qué harían? ¿Qué decidirían finalmente... ¡los elefantes!? Esta singular historia narra cómo la inesperada organización colectiva triunfa allí donde todo parecía estancado.

Noah Z. Jones turns well-known fairy tales upside-down in this humorous new series! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. In the Land of Fake Believe, Princess meets a strange girl named Moldylocks. When Princess's stomach grumbles, Moldylocks takes her to the home of the Three Beards. The girls sit in the Beards' chairs, eat their chili, and jump on their beds. The Three Beards are not happy when they get home--and they are very, very hungry! Will Moldylocks and Princess go into the chili pot? With...