Familias Fabulosas

Don Juan Manuel creó "El conde Lucanor" con intención didáctica, siguiendo el ejemplo de su tío Alfonso X; además, dotó a su obra de una personalidad y un estilo poco comunes en la época. El autor conjugó en su persona el ideal del guerrero culto; noble de gran poder y señor de enormes dominios, fue una figura importante durante el turbulento escenario político del siglo XIV. (Edición de Espido Freire).

The most cruel and ruthless rogues ever to sail the seven seas come to life in these stories about pirates from all around the world. This book is a great introduction to traditional pirate myths and legends as well as new, original tales—all accompanied by appealing illustrations. Stories include "Cross-Legged Jack," "Davy Jones," "Dead Man’s Ink," "Dionysus," "Ghost in the Cupboard," "The Gold Bug," "Jewel of Bengal," "Mochimitsu’s Music," "The Tenth Man," and "Treasure Island." Los granujas más crueles y despiadados que jamás han surcado los siete mares cobran vida con estas...

I met a friendly Martian. The truth is that he was a bit of a strange guy, and no one had taught him to use the bathroom. Teaching someone to use the toilet is complicated, especially if you are not from this planet and have not been educated, unless that you know The song of the toilet. Writer Jeanne Willis and illustrator Hrefna Bragadottir form a creative team to put in the hands of the little ones a fun album that will help us help them learn to leave the diaper and the potty.

The lazy rooster and the mischievous mouse can't be bothered to help the Little Red Hen tend her ear of wheat. They can't be bothered to help her take it to the miller either, or bake it into bread. But when her loaf of warm, fragrant bread is ready, the Little Red Hen is not at all inclined to share it with them. The Rooster and the mouse soon mend their ways. This lively version of the classic tale is given contemporary treatment with dynamic, textured illustrations which consist of collage hung wires and then photographed by artist Kate Slater.