Conejito: A Folktale from Panama [Paperback]

In this action-packed folktale from Panama, a clever little rabbit and his T??a M??nica find ways to outwit a fox, a tiger, and a lion, all of whom want to eat him for lunch.Conejito might be small, but he definitely has the courage to outwit his bullies. When Conejito begins his school holiday, he goes to visit his T??a M??nica???or is it the cakes and cookies he knows she will feed him when he arrives? But Conejito runs into a few obstacles on the way to his auntie's, including Se??or Zorro, Se??or Tigre, and Se??or Le??n. Conejito may want to eat Auntie M??nica's treats, but Mr. Fox, Mr. Tiger, and Mr. Lion want to eat him! With his own quick thinking and a little assist from T??a M??nica, Conejito outwits the bigger animals and makes his way safely home. This Latin American folktale from Panama highlight Rabbit's courage and resourcefulness to outwit Fox, Tiger, and Lion. It is also accompanied with a song that young readers will love. This folktale from Panama is a great way to introduce Spanish into your children's vocabulary!Award-winning author, Margaret Read MacDonald excels at producing a lyrical story that young readers are encouraged to participate in. In addition, Geraldo Val??rio's vivid illustrations instill whimsy and fun with each turn of the page.Margaret Read MacDonaldMargaret Read MacDonaldis well known for her lively retellings of folktales. Drawing on her backgroundin folklore (Ph.D. Indiana University Folklore Institute) and her many travelsthroughout the world, MacDonald searches out unusual tales from the world'sfolk literature and oral traditions. She has a gift for retelling these storiesso they appeal to children and adults alike. Margaret is a prolific writer andperformer, having published over 55 books.MacDonald teachesstorytelling courses for the University of Washington School of InformationScience and for Lesley University. As a Children's Librarian for the KingCounty Library System, MacDonald kept finding gaps in her library cl#"