Títulos em Contos de Fadas, Contos Folclóricos e Mitos

De la rica tradición oral de los primeros pobladores de Centroamérica, seleccionamos dos historias que explican algunos fenómenos naturales y los convertimos en cuentos para niños. Así, la enseñanza de los nahuales (palabra maya para decir "abuelos") se escribió e ilustró por jóvenes creadores guatemaltecos para que lectores de todo el mundo conozcan y se encanten con "El regalo del gato" (que narra el origen del cultivo del maíz) y "El nacimiento del arcoíris" (o de cómo los abuelos explican su origen mágico).

Once upon a time, there were three hungry Dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur . . . and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway. One day—for no particular reason—they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then—for no particular reason—they decided to go . . . someplace else. They were definitely not setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl. Definitely not!

Las leyendas son relatos que explican algún fenómeno de la naturaleza, pero no lo hacen de manera “científica”. El color de una fl or, el origen de los relámpagos o del trueno, tenían forma de cuento entre los pueblos originarios. Esa historia era relatada amorosamente de padres a hijos, para que los misterios del mundo tuvieran una explicación. Se transmitían en forma oral, de generación en generación.

"A Sneaky Snake and the Mischievous Monkey: A Jungle Rivalry" invites young listeners on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant depths of the jungle, where two unlikely rivals, Sneaky Snake and Mischievous Monkey, engage in a playful yet fierce competition.

Join Emma on an enchanting journey in "The Girl Who Chased the Last Dragon," a captivating bedtime storybook filled with magic, mystery, and adventure. Perfect for young listeners, this delightful tale takes you deep into a world where bravery, kindness, and the power of dreams come alive.

In The Tale of Pigling Bland, Beatrix Potter takes listeners on a delightful journey with Pigling Bland, a young pig embarking on an adventurous trip to the market. Along the way, Pigling encounters unexpected challenges and meets a fellow pig, Pig-wig, with whom he forms an unlikely friendship. Together, they face the twists and turns of their journey, with determination, humor, and a touch of mischief.

Molly wakes one morning to find her house empty. Her father has been out fishing in stormy seas and hasn’t returned from his trip. She takes her most precious possessions down to the harbour; a brass locket containing twenty little cowrie shells, a photograph of her father and her beloved doll to offer the sea in return for her father’s safety.

Los caprichos y las órdenes del rey rompían la calma del palacio. La reina, las princesas y los sirvientes los padecían. Nadie podía salir del palacio sin permiso del rey. Cuando una de las princesas se enfermó, debieron salir las hermanas en busca de alguien que pudiera curarla. ¿Sería posible? ¿El mago Gabriel podría sanarla? ¿O es que de su sombrero y de su canto brotaba algo que hacía pensar en otro mundo posible? En este palacio sus habitantes tendrán que tomar decisiones y desafiar al rey para salvar a la princesa. Ilustradora: Sandra Lavandeira.

When nine-year-old Olivia goes to a baseball game with her family, the last thing she expects to see is a tornado of light swirling around home plate. Even stranger, she’s the only one who can see it. But this isn’t just a trick of the eyes—it’s magic breaking through from a hidden realm, a realm inhabited by troublesome sprites. Drawn into their world, Olivia learns that her great-grandmother’s old jewelry box is the key to saving not only their world but hers too. To wield the power of the artifact, she must master five ancient skills, each more challenging and mysterious than the last.

An ancient Mayan civilization! That's what Bubba and Squirt find when they travel through the mysterious vortex for another wild adventure. There they meet archeologists who are unearthing priceless artifacts. But someone is stealing them. And an encounter with the Tate Duende awakens magic within Bubba. Throw in the mysterious Alux and a new discovery and things get sticky. Will Bubba and Squirt solve the mystery, or will they be stuck forever in the jungles of Belize?

Perfect for children learning to read, “Unis The Unicorn” is a clever tool designed for early readers, blending the elements of alphabet books, children’s rhyming stories, and dyslexia-friendly content.

С наступлением нового сезона в саванне появляются новые малыши. У Найлы и Чамбо растут четверо неугомонных львят. Ванини и Парабар тоже готовятся создать семью. А еще на Чёрных землях появился единственный в саванне детёныш чёрного носорога Пату. Познакомившись с весёлой зеброй Катунгом, Пату сбегает от мамы, чтобы отправиться в полное опасностей приключение в поисках другого чёрного носорога, такого же маленького, как и он...

All of us are made of stars, but some of us are different, special. Around the world, children who have received a special glowing stone gather on the summer solstice to learn which stone they are. Alexander Zale certainly doesn’t feel very special. Stuck living in the cellar of a lost and found, he doesn't have any family or even any friends.

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree is a poignant and timeless holiday tale that reflects on the themes of longing, joy, and the passage of time. The story follows a little fir tree, who dreams of growing up and experiencing the grand adventures of life beyond the forest. As it watches the world around it change, the fir tree discovers the importance of appreciating the present moment and the bittersweet lessons that come with growing older.

Inspired by the author’s experiences as a parent, I Love You Just the Same explores themes of separation anxiety, resilience, and the ability for the heart to expand as a family grows.

Alfred the Great is one of the most iconic rulers in British history and the only one to be known as "Great". Not only did he mount a fierce resistance against Viking invaders, he was also a keen scholar and collector of stories. He welcomed travellers with a tale to his court, which brings in the intrepid sailor Wulfstan. Wulfstan dazzles Alfred's court with a story of shipwrecks, horse-racing and a ruler buried in ice.

A Julio Serrano le encantan las historias, especialmente las que van pasando de abuelos a nietos, de una generación a otra. De las muchas que conoce, escogió seis y las convirtió en los cuentos que podrás leer en esta colección. En las orillas del Lago de Atitlán, ciudades mayas conviven rodeadas de volcanes activos, corrientes de agua subterránea, un paisaje de asombro y muchas historias.

Step into the spookiest and most fun Halloween celebration at the grandest dog house in the city, where five lovable Rottweilers steal the show in their creative costumes! Follow the adventures of Jroc, the quiet and mysterious ghost; Jack, the mischievous joker with tricks up his paws; Zoey, the champion hula hooper; Miracle, the cheeky rooster sneaking bites at the treat table; and Cabrini, the playful cow who hilariously arrives in a taxi.

La guerra tra Custodi e Mangiacemento, nella Palermo degli Anni Ottanta.

Tommaso Biondo è salito su Pizzo Sella e non è sceso più. Da allora, quella montagna spelacchiata e sfregiata dall’abusivismo ha preso a rinverdirsi. Un miracolo? Quando suo fratello Andrea, trent’anni dopo, ritira una targa per i servizi resi da Tommaso alla città, dalle sue parole riprendono vita la Banda dell'Orto Botanico, la straordinaria avventura estiva di cinque ragazzi di periferia, e la guerra tra Custodi e Mangiacemento, tra senso civico e avidità, tra chi pianta alberi e chi invece palazzi.

Delve into the enchanting world of "Tom Thumb," a timeless fairy tale by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm. This classic story tells the adventures of Tom Thumb, a tiny boy no larger than his father's thumb, who embarks on incredible journeys despite his small size. Tom Thumb's cleverness and bravery lead him through a series of extraordinary escapades, from being swallowed by a cow to outsmarting thieves. Each adventure showcases his resourcefulness and determination, making him a beloved character in the world of fairy tales.