Escalera al cielo

Six-year-old Ana looks forward to growing older and being allowed more responsibility in making the tamales for the family's Christmas celebrations.

Originalmente concebido como una revista, es el libro infantil por excelencia de la literatura de Cuba del siglo XIX. Jose Marti expone aqui su proyecto latinoamericanista. Originally conceived as a magazine, this book is the 19th century children's book par excellence, in Cuba. Jose Marti reveals in this retelling of mythology his Latin-Americanist project..."

"The day that Bolita is born, everyone in the zoo is surprised by her weight. Mama Giraffe is happy with her baby, but Bolita starts to feel sad when she sees that everyone is laughing at her. Poncho, the giraffe-keeper's son, has an idea: to dress Bolita up as an elephant! A story that discusses the value of mutual respect despite physical appearances. More than 50,000 copies sold."

¿Quien ha dicho que todos los lobos son malos? Hoky, ultimo superviviente de su manada, trabara con un pastorcillo una preciosa amistad por encima de cualquier barrera. At least, a nice wolf! This is a moving story of respect, love and companionship between humankind and the environment. Lexile Level: 1100L