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1) Tío Culebra
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Este cuento ilustrado para niños se inspira en una antigua creencia de Oaxaca, México. Un niño atrevido entra una cueva misteriosa y por eso su cabeza es convertida en la de una serpiente. Después de bailar con máscara por 20 años en la fiesta de su pueblo, es convertido en serpiente con cara humana, luego en relámpagos.
When his face is changed into that of a snake after he visits a forbidden cave, a young boy wears a mask for twenty...
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Overview: In this version of a traditional tale, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she makes her birthday preparations, he changes his mind. In this original trickster tale, Senor Calavera arrives unexpectedly at Grandma Beetle's door. He requests that she leave with him right away. "Just a minute," Grandma Beetle tells him. She still has one...
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Brave Aztec warriors, artistic Tarascans, fleet endurance runners of the Tarahumaras -- readers won't want to miss these and other intriguing legends that bring ancient Mexico to life. Award-winning artist Tomie de Paola enriches these folk histories with vibrant illustrations. A glossary, notes, and a pronunciation guide round out this entertaining and enduring collection of legends.
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Award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh brings a cherished Mexican legend to life. A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book and ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book! Itza was the most beautiful princess in the land, and suitors traveled from far and wide to woo her. Even though she was the daughter of the emperor, Izta had no desire to marry a man of wealth and power. Instead, she fell in love with Popoca, a brave waqrrior who fought in her father's army...
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Cece Rios volume 2
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Cece Rios thought saving her sister would be the end of her adventures in the world of criaturas. But part of Juana's soul is still trapped in Devil's Alley. As Cece tries to find a way to get it back using her new curandera abilities, Juana takes her fate in her own hands and sets off alone, intent on restoring her soul and getting revenge on El Sombrerón. But then they discover that El Cucuy, king of the criaturas, is hunting for Cece, craving...
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Cece Rios volume 3
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When her vicious tía, Catrina, seizes the throne of Devil's Alley and sets her sights on the living world, Cece Rios must do everything in her power to stop the bruja queen from taking control of the four elements.
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Doña Quixote volume 1
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"Lucia Castillo dreams of being a hero like her grandfather. But to the people in their Texas town, he was just a strange old man who dressed up as a knight and claimed to save the world from monsters only he could see. Now years later, when Lucia and her best friend--and trusty squire--Sandro discover the town mayor is secretly a shapeshifting beast of Mexican lore, her parents think she's imagining things like her "Abuelo Loco." Only Lucia, wearing...
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Age of the seventh sun volume 3
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To the Chicome people, an eclipse is a time of terror. When darkness falls, the barrier separating the heavens and the earth becomes unstable. Then come the ravening Tzitzimime--the star demons who thirst for human blood. Mayana and Ahkin know the full extent of the coming danger, but they must gather support or the Chicome Empire is doomed. As the eclipse nears, many maneuver for power in this deadly game of worlds ending. Metzi, Ahkin's treacherous...
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