Submitted by Ms. Jill!
Conejito: A Folktale from Panama, by Margaret Read MacDonald, illustrated by Geraldo Valério is a fabulous read-aloud (and sing-aloud, and dance-along) story based on a Central American folktale. Conejito (“little bunny”) is on his way to visit his Tía Mónica, who lives on top of the mountain. Just the thought of his beloved auntie (and the delicious food she’ll cook for him) makes Conejito sing and dance! But to get to the mountaintop, he must pass by Señor Zorro, Señor Tigre, and Señor León (a fox, a tiger, and a lion), all of whom think Conejito would make a delicious lunch! The little bunny is a fast talker, and he convinces each hungry animal to wait until later to eat him – after all, he’ll be much fatter after a visit with Tía Mónica and her excellent cooking! But once the visit is over, how will Conejito get past the villains once more and return safely home to his mamá? Tía Mónica has a brilliant plan to outsmart them all, and Conejito is just the bold little bunny to carry it out. The bouncy, repeating text, the sprinkling of easily understood Spanish words, Conejito’s silly song, and Geraldo Valério’s brilliant illustrations will make this book a favorite to read and sing with your little bunny. See this book listed in our catalog
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