The sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Last Cuentista series from Newbery medalist Donna Barba Higuera!For 400 years, Earth has been a barren wasteland. The few humans that survive scrape together an existence in the cruel city of Pocatel – or go it alone in the wilderness beyond, filled with wandering spirits and wyrms. They don’t last long.13 year-old pickpocket Leandro and his sister Gabi do what they can to forge a life in Po...

NOMINATED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2025.This is the story as it was told to me by Leandro the Mighty.For 400 years, Earth has been a barren wasteland. The few humans that survive scrape together an existence in the cruel city of Pocatel - or go it alone in the wilderness beyond, filled with wandering spirits and wyrms. They don't last long.Thirteen-year-old pickpocket Leandro and his sister Gabi do what they can to forge a life in Pocate...

El segundo volumen de la serie de novelas CUENTISTA por Donna Barba Higuera, ganadora del la Medella Newbery y el Premio Pura BelpréDesde hace 400 años, la Tierra es un páramo estéril. Los pocos humanos que quedan luchan por sobrevivir en la cruel ciudad de Pocatel. Su otra opción es aventurarse solos en las tierras salvajes, que están plagadas de espíritus errantes y gudrones. No duran mucho.Leandro, un ladroncito de 13 años, y su hermana Gabi hacen lo qu...

La segunda e impresionante novela de Donna Barba Higuera, autora de La última cuentista, ganadora de los premios Newbery y Pura BelpréHe aquí la historia, tal como me la contó Leandro el poderoso.Por más de 400 años, el mundo ha sido un sinfín de tierras baldías. Los pocos seres humanos que logran sobrevivir han formado una existencia en la ruin ciudad de Pocatel, o prueban su suerte en las Forastierras, llenas de espíritus deambulantes y gudrones. No suelen durar mucho.Lea...

NOMINATED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2025.This is the story as it was told to me by Leandro the Mighty.For 400 years, Earth has been a barren wasteland. The few humans that survive scrape together an existence in the cruel city of Pocatel - or go it alone in the wilderness beyond, filled with wandering spirits and wyrms. They don't last long.Thirteen-year-old pickpocket Leandro and his sister Gabi do what they can to forge a life in Pocate...

The next stunning novel from Donna Barba Higuera, author of Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning The Last CuentistaThis is the story as it was told to me by Leandro the MightyFor over 400 years, the world has been a barren wasteland. The few humans that survive scrape together an existence in the cruel city of Pocatel—or go it alone in the wilderness beyond, filled with wandering spirits and wyrms. They don’t last long.13-year-old pickpocket Leandro and his sister ...

Cuando Pingo, un pingüino del Polo Sur, decide reunirse con sus amigos de tierras lejanas, se embarcan en una emocionante preparación para una gran fiesta. Cada amigo aporta algo único de su hogar, desde frutas dulces hasta conchas brillantes, mostrando que juntos pueden crear momentos inolvidables. Una historia colorida y mágica sobre la alegría de compartir y celebrar la amistad.VALORES IMPLÍCITOSLa colaboración y la diversidad se destacan en esta histori...

In a magical corner of the world, Pingo the penguin decides to gather his dearest friends from different continents for a grand party. From the warm Amazon to the cold Andes, each character brings something unique from their home to make the celebration special. Among colors, songs, and delicious gifts, the friends discover that the true secret of magic lies in sharing and valuing the best of each other.IMPLICIT VALUESThe story conveys essential values such...

Viajemos a tiempos prehispnicos en las junglas de Mesoamrica, donde encontraremos historias jams contadas, o a pequeas aldeas en las montaas situadas en tiempos ms simples, busquemos la fantasa y la aventura en los juegos de los nios, todo esto y ms, forma parte de los doce cuentos que nos llevan de la mano hacia la fantasa y los sueos, pasando por antiguas civilizaciones as como reinos que el mundo jams vio nacer, los doce cuentos nos transportan junto a: Miyolotl; la princesa de un imper...

Joaquin is having a hard day at school. He struggles to speak up in class even though he knows the answers, he doesn’t feel included when trying to play soccer with his friends, and he ends up sitting alone during recess—feeling invisible.But when he investigates a strange shimmery light by the playground slide, he is transported to a special forest filled with fantastical creatures known as alebrijes, or magic companion animals.His friend, Imogen, introduces Joaqu...

This article discusses the arts brought to life in the city of Oaxacan specifically the papier-mache creatures called alebrijes. Artist Zeny Fuentes explains his alebrijes and what they mean to his family.

Una fábula original inspirada por el arte popular mexicano, del autor e ilustrador Duncan Tonatiuh, ganador del Premio Pura Belpré y del Premio Robert F. SibertLa ciudad de Mousetepec es un lugar lleno de vida, color, música y alegría. Pero todo cambia una noche cuando aparece la sombra de un gato. Se cancelan las fiestas y el mercado se vacía mientras el gato aterroriza a la gente del pueblo.Para salvar su ciudad, dos hermanitos ratoncitos—Vida y su hermano,...