Marta y la reina de las hormigas

Once damas atrevidas aprovecha la estructura sustrativa de las rimas tradicionales que se encuentran en todas las tradiciones culturales para crear un cuento que actualiza y aproxima a los primeros lectores una vieja rima tradicional gallega

Set in a Middle Eastern town, this culturally sensitive tale tells of a grandmother who predicts her own death. In preparation, Grandma Sara decides to give away her most treasured possessions. She leaves her horse to her favorite grandchild, Liana, who learns about responsibility as well as the hardships of facing death. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

“Funny, spirited board books by Leslie Patricelli explore opposites. . . . Clever pairings, bold graphic art, and an expressive toddler in diapers make the concepts fun.” — Publishers Weekly Ladies are big, but ladybugs are little. Heads are big, but toes are little. Illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli’s bald, hilariously expressive baby acts out each pair of opposites with comically dramatic effect. Algunas cosas son grandes. Algunas cosas son pequeñas. ¡Pero todas las cosas son DIVERTIDAS!

Boris and his family move from Argentina to Mexico City. As he becomes accustomed to his new school and city, readers gain insight into Mexican culture and traditions as well as the harsh reality of street children living in the capital.