La Srta. Wilde y Óscar (Ms. Wilde and Oscar)

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 ...

En esta obra, arquetípica por lo fácil que resulta identificarse con algunos de sus personajes, Mary Shelley narra la historia de un hombre que desafía a la Naturaleza intentando evitar la muerte. Su trasgresión le cuesta cara, pues la muerte acecha constantemente a su familia e, incluso, a él mismo. El monstruo que el doctor Frankenstein crea no es malo ni violento, sino que la falta de amor (tesis del romanticismo como corriente literaria) ocasiona su comportamiento destructivo.

Es el cumpleaños de Barbapapá. Para celebrarlo, Barbamamá está en la cocina elaborando unos pasteles, pero los Barbabebés son muy traviesos y quieren probarlos antes de la fiesta.

Yolanda Reyes, the Colombian writer and educator, has gathered rhymes, rounds, lullabies, poems, and stories by famous authors and from the oral tradition to introduce children to the wonderful world of songs, rhymes, and poems.