A retelling, in parallel English and Spanish text, of the traditional tale told in the Southwest and in Mexico of how the beautiful Maria became a ghost.
A collection of twenty-five odes by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda in which he offers praise to common objects such as a table, guitar, cat, soap, tea, and french fries; presented in Spanish with English translations on facing pages.
An illustrated retelling of a cumulative Cuban folktale in which a bossy rooster enlists the help of his friend the sun when he cannot get anyone to clean his beak so he can go to his uncle's wedding. Presented in English and Spanish.
Presents adaptations of classic Spanish stories as well as poems, proverbs, and other writings, side by side with English translations. Includes works by such writers as Don Juan Manuel and Ricardo Palma and also provides exercises and a glossary.