For the past three decades, Pleasant DeSpain has explored Latin America–its countries, countrysides, customs, cultures, and especially, its stories. While his repertoire of traditional world folktales includes narratives from almost every culture around the globe, DeSpain's talent shines even brighter when relating the legends from Latin America. His exploration of the heart and soul of this enormous region demonstrates his passion for Latin America and its people and their stories. The fifteen ....
tales included here are full of compassionate souls, tricks and humor, explanations of nature and geography–and always, fine storytelling. Mario Lamo-Jiménez's Spanish translation reverberates with the rich, vibrant quality for which Latin tales are known.
AWARDS NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
Bank Street College: Best Children's Books of the Year
Selected for The Elementary School Library Collection
Parent's Guide to Children's Media
Young Adults' Choice Award
