Mariluz Avestruz

A todos nos gusta, aunque con dificultades, que las pequeñas historias terminen bien. "¿A qué es bueno tener un hijo? Los cuentos que hay en este libro ayudarán a los más pequeños de la casa a desarrollarse de maneranatural y a aprender sobre el entorno humano y los animales."

The seven brothers are precursors to the modern comic book super heroes that are so popular. Each has an unusual skill. The first has remarkable hearing. The second can see over vast distances. The third has unusual strength. The fourth has bones of iron. The fifth has legs that can grow as long and thick as tree trunks. The sixth brother can never be too hot. The seventh brother can cry such large tears that they can drown an entire village. Much effort goes into keeping him happy. The key to the story is that they look alike. The Seven Chinese Brothers is for children who are past the time...

A good-natured shoemaker receives a surprising visit: an odd looking woman who appears to be homeless wants to have her shoes fixed. In exchange for his labor, the woman leaves him an unexpected gift. Simple yet moving, the story reflects on the value of generosity. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations give the characters expressive and emotional depth.

Esmeralda es una princesa rara: es patosa y parece un burro cuando se ríe. Un día, se encuentra con un sapo parlante, que dice ser el príncipe Eadric de Montevista Alta y que le pide un beso para deshacer el hechizo que una bruja le hizo. Esmeralda se lo