Night Stories: Folktales from Latin America

Night Stories: Folktales from Latin America PDF

Author: Liniers

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2024-06-04

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1662665296

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Classic Latin American folktales get an update in this new collection by celebrated author Liniers! Eisner Award winner Liniers brings his exuberant cartooning style and irrepressible sense of humor to the spooky folktales of his childhood, telling three from across Latin America: the Iara, a mermaid (or a pink dolphin?) who lures young men to her underwater domain in the Amazon basin; La Lechuza, an enormous owl with the face of a woman, who terrorizes people who venture out after dark (a legend found in Mexico, Chile, and Uruguay); and La Luz Mala, a spooky, evanescent light that menaces gauchos and other travelers on the Argentine pampas. Liniers animates these thrilling tales with lighthearted twists. Combined with informative backmatter on their ecological, cultural, and historical background and a bibliography, these old stories will come alive for all young readers, from those who have grown up hearing them to those who are encountering them for the first time.

Golden Tales

Golden Tales PDF

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Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780439243988

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Twelve classic tales from Latin America - before and after the days of Columbus.

Latin American Folktales

Latin American Folktales PDF

Author: John Bierhorst

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2007-12-18

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0307426580

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Over one hundred stories showcasing the wisdom and artistry of one the world’s richest folktale traditions—the first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language. Gathered from twenty countries and combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America, the stories brought together here represent a core collection of classic Latin American folktales. Among the essential characters are the quiet man's wife who knew the Devil's secrets, the three daughters who robbed their father's grave, and the wife in disguise who married her own husband—not to mention the Bear's son, the tricksters Fox and Monkey, the two compadres, and the classic rogue Pedro de Urdemalas. Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library edition is unprecedented in size and scope, including riddles, folk prayers, and fables never before translated into English.

The Dragon Slayer

The Dragon Slayer PDF

Author: Jaime Hernandez

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781536453393

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"A collection of three Latin American folktales retold in graphic novel form"--

Latin American Folktales

Latin American Folktales PDF

Author: John Bierhorst

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780329846442

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Presents more than a hundred Hispanic and Native American legends and folk stories from twenty countries, grouped by theme.

Tales from Silver Lands

Tales from Silver Lands PDF

Author: Charles Joseph Finger

Publisher: Scholastic

Published: 1924

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780590424479

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A collection of nineteen tales from the Indians of various South American countries.

Blancaflor, the Hero with Secret Powers

Blancaflor, the Hero with Secret Powers PDF

Author: Nadja Spiegelman

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1943145563

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"In this updated adaptation of a classic Latin American folktale, Blancaflor, a young ogre with magical powers, decides to secretly help a charming prince who has made a foolish bet with her father. Through saving the prince and the kingdom, she learns to be honest with herself and others about the things that make her special"--]cProvided by publisher.

Magic Moments

Magic Moments PDF

Author: Olga Loya

Publisher: august house

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780874834970

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A bilingual collection in English and Spanish of folklore from Latin America, including Mayan and Aztec versions of the creation of the world.

Hidden Feast

Hidden Feast PDF

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Publisher: august house

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780874837582

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The barnyard animals have a good time at their neighbors' party until dinner is served, when the feast appears to be disappointing and Rooster rudely storms off before discovering a hidden treat.