Stefan Czernecki
Author
Language
English
Description
Little Mouse loves paper lanterns with their impossible delicate beauty, and the way Old Chen's hands seem to effortlessly cut, paste, and paint his masterful creations. Little Mouse watches and learns until, when Old Chen can no longer make the lanterns, he finds his inner strength and his hidden talent. But more important than Little Mouse's achievement is the bond of friendship between him and Old Chen. The traditions of a culture and the magic...
Author
Publisher
Artes de México
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
2. edición.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
Español
Description
How did humans begin to dream? This children's book from Mexico offers an interesting explanation involving a monstrous black butterfly, jungle animals and a quick-witted shaman who knows all the best spells.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Carlos is working in the kitchen of the Mexican monastery when the cook enters the room in a panic. The Spanish Viceroy is on his way for a surprise visit and will arrive by noon, expecting dinner. What will the brothers feed this important ambassador to the king? Carlos tries to stay out of the way as lunch is hastily prepared, but his curiosity gets the best of him. His eagerness results in a moment of crisis, followed by what the brothers can only...