Twins Pablo and Maria, distressed when their father says he must sell their beloved burro Manchado, sneak out during the night to hide the animal in the mountains and become caught in a sudden snowstorm. Presented in English and Spanish, with glossaries.
In a moment of fright Silvestre the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then cannot hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again.
Contains three stories by William Steig, including "The Amazing Bone," "Brave Irene," and "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble," and features an interview with the author.
When a poor carpenter selects a very proud and stubborn donkey to carry his wife Mary to Bethlehem, the donkey tries to resist, but his act of rebellion is miraculously transformed into an act of courage.
Presents four stories about animals and children who find themselves in perplexing situations - from handling a hungry fox with a toothache to delivering a dress in a snowstorm. Includes a brief interview with the author.
