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Tales our abuelitas told : a Hispanic folktale collection by F. Isabel Campoy; Alma Flor Ada; Felipe Davalos is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Tales our abuelitas told : a Hispanic folktale collection about?
<p><P><b><b><center>Once upon a time, in a land far away...</center></b></b><P>These stories have journeyed far — over mountains, deserts, and oceans — carried by wind, passed on to us by our ancestors. Now they have found their way to you.<P>A sly fox, a bird of a thousand colors, a magical set of bagpipes, and an audacious young girl...A mixture of popular tales and literary lore, this anthology celebrates Hispanic culture and its many roots — Indigenous, African, Arab, Hebrew, and Spanish.<P>F. Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada have retold twelve beloved stories that embody the lively spirit and the rich heritage of Latino people.<P>The work of four leasing Latino artists and illustrators highlights this unforgettable collection.<br></p> <h3>Children's Literature</h3> <p>A six-page introduction welcomes readers and offers historical background into the ways that folktales originated and intermingled in all cultures. The twelve Hispanic tales actually have roots in many ancient traditions. The conversational tone continues into the retelling of the selected tales ranging in length from three to seventeen pages (including at least one full-page illustration for each).
Who reads Tales our abuelitas told : a Hispanic folktale collection?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- F. Isabel Campoy; Alma Flor Ada; Felipe Davalos
- Publisher
- New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2004
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780689825835
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Folklore, Children'S, Short Stories
- Rating
- 4.12 / 5 (93 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14