Sandra martn denis (4 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. In this retelling of a traditional Cuban folktale, readers learn how Tortuga, and other turtles around the world, got their shells.Long ago, turtles did not have shells and were fast. In fact, Tortuga the turtle was one of the fastest runners in his village. But he was not quite as fast, or respected, as the leader of the village, Mabella. When Tortuga sees a sorcerer gift Mabella a mysterious, magical drum, he hatches a plan to steal it from her. But his jealousy will have disastrous consequences.Why the Turtle Walks so Slowly is the perfect introduction for young readers learning about folklore, with this story specifically from Cuba. Educators and parents are going to enjoy reading to young children as well as they become immersed in this specific culture's way of explaining real-world scenarios in a playful manner.In many cultures around the world, folktales have been passed down from generation to generation. After reading Why the Turtle Walks so Slowly, students can compare stories they've heard from their own past and see how different cultures from around the world explain life lessons to each other. Arístides Hernández (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. In this retelling of a traditional Cuban folktale, readers learn how Tortuga, and other turtles around the world, got their shells.Long ago, turtles did not have shells and were fast. In fact, Tortuga the turtle was one of the fastest runners in his village. But he was not quite as fast, or respected, as the leader of the village, Mabella. When Tortuga sees a sorcerer gift Mabella a mysterious, magical drum, he hatches a plan to steal it from her. But his jealousy will have disastrous consequences.Why the Turtle Walks so Slowly is the perfect introduction for young readers learning about folklore, with this story specifically from Cuba. Educators and parents are going to enjoy reading to young children as well as they become immersed in this specific culture's way of explaining real-world scenarios in a playful manner.In many cultures around the world, folktales have been passed down from generation to generation. After reading Why the Turtle Walks so Slowly, students can compare stories they've heard from their own past and see how different cultures from around the world explain life lessons to each other. Arístides Hernández (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Little Marisol practiced counting from one to twenty in English and Spanish and was finally ready to say the numbers in school the next day! She kissed her dog Choli goodnight and then Mami and Papi tucked her into bed.Marisol couldn't fall asleep. Tossing and turning, she decided to count little sheep: "Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco. One, two, three, four, five animals in my bed." They curled up with her and she continued counting kittens: "Seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten animals in my bed!" Then she counted puppies, followed by bunnies. Soon the bed was too crowded and her room too noisy, so she grabbed her blanket and went in search of a more peaceful place to sleep!Young children will enjoy the lively illustrations depicting a host of energetic animals--jumping sheep, stretching kittens, pouncing puppies and hopping bunnies--in this bilingual picture book that also teaches how to count from one to twenty in both English and Spanish. Kids--and their parents too--will surely want to add this book to their nightly bedtime routine.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Little Marisol practiced counting from one to twenty in English and Spanish and was finally ready to say the numbers in school the next day! She kissed her dog Choli goodnight and then Mami and Papi tucked her into bed.Marisol couldn't fall asleep. Tossing and turning, she decided to count little sheep: "Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco. One, two, three, four, five animals in my bed." They curled up with her and she continued counting kittens: "Seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten animals in my bed!" Then she counted puppies, followed by bunnies. Soon the bed was too crowded and her room too noisy, so she grabbed her blanket and went in search of a more peaceful place to sleep!Young children will enjoy the lively illustrations depicting a host of energetic animals--jumping sheep, stretching kittens, pouncing puppies and hopping bunnies--in this bilingual picture book that also teaches how to count from one to twenty in both English and Spanish. Kids--and their parents too--will surely want to add this book to their nightly bedtime routine.…