El Perro Gloton

After helping her grandfather plant squash, onions, carrots, cabbage, and other vegetables that her mother uses in soups and salsas, seven-year-old Marisol plants sunflower seeds in her neighbors' yards, and weeks later, everyone gets to enjoy the fruitsof Marisol's labor.

Los animales que pueblan este libro son pura magia y fantasía. Cada uno de ellos experimenta los mismos sentimientos que los seres humanos: amor, enojo o celos, y manifiestan valores similares, como la solidaridad y la amistad.

Quiero ser la que seré lo más pronto posible: bailarina, pintora, cantante... Pero como creo que nunca sabré leer y escribir "como Dios manda" no pienso en ser escritora, ni historiadora, ni maestra, ni doctora, ni enfermera, ni secretaria...

An easy to read fairy tale, in Spanish, about The Ugly Duckling who turns into a beautiful swan. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying classic fairy tale stories. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Word list and a note to caregivers are included. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish.