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Paperback Emerald Lizard Book

ISBN: 0874835526

ISBN13: 9780874835526

Emerald Lizard

(Part of the World Storytelling Series)

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Bank Street College: Best Children's Books of the Year & Parent's Guide to Children's Media Young Adults' Choice Award


Latin America today presents a complex tapestry of native, Spanish, European, and African influences. For the past three decades, Pleasant DeSpain has explored Latin America - its landscapes, customs, cultures, and especially, its stories. Here he presents his finely-honed retellings of traditional...

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Relearn Spanish with enjoyment

I read these stories when seeking a painless way to brush up my Spanish, after quickly getting totally bored with online "Spanish for tourists" programs. The stories turned out to be a varied and delightful peek into Latin American culture. If you already know some Spanish, I recommend reading the Spanish version first, then going back and reading the English to see what you missed. Read them out loud to practice speaking.

The Emerald lizard, Fifteen Latin American Tales to Tell

Finally, a Latin American collection of tellable tales that is full of variety (15 different cultures and countries)and enlivened tales. I'm a true fan of DeSpain's books because I find them so useful in the classroom. This collection is one of his best as the stories elicit so much interest in Latin America. Also, DeSpain says that he writes his versions down after telling them aloud for some time. I believe him. These read like they're being told.
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