El sol de los venados [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.

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 ...

Por una casa de Pamplona pasan el vampiro y otras visitas: el profe mambrú, en cuya cabeza vive un pájaro y en su corazón la poesía; una pulga mascota que es fiel pero un poco chismosa; un ángel desdichado que recibe unas alas por correo sin instrucciones; un vampiro con una niebla que lo sigue como perrito, no muy buen poeta pero sí muy enamorado.

A universe bursting with strange creatures found in the darkest depths of the imagination and in hidden corners of mythology. A terrifying and wonderful collection of the most incredible monsters brought to us by fantasy and literature.

"Cuando Elisa no puede dormir se aventura con su linterna por Duermevela, un lugar entre el sueño y la vigilia. En una selva oscura y poblada donde los caminos llevan a encuentros esperados..."--Page [4] of cover.