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41) Los tres árboles
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Three trees that dream of greatness are surprised by the way their dreams come true. A story for Christmas, Easter, and all year round.
Había una vez, encima de una montaña, tres arbolitos que soñaban con lo que querían ser cuando se hicieran grandes. Es una historia para Navidad, la Pascua y todo el año.
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"Tall tale of Alfred Bulltop Stormalong, giant sailor and captain of a huge ship called the Courser--a ship so tall it had masts with hinges so it didn't get caught on the moon. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--Publisher's website.
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Quién cavó los Grandes Lagos? Quién excavó el Gran Cañon? Paul Bunyan, por supuesto, el mejor, más rápido y divertido leñador estadounidense, y el héroe favorito de historias fantásticas.
Recounts the life of the extraordinary lumberjack whose unusual size and strength brought him many fantastic adventures.
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Early American folktales demonstrate the ambitions and values of the first settlers in the United States, including bravery, honesty, and a pioneering spirit. These legends, tall tales, and fairy tales also introduced beloved figures like Babe the Blue Ox and Paul Bunyan. This book explains the traditions of storytelling that are uniquely American and describes how historical events shaped the stories we still tell in modern day.
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Follow the drinking gourd: Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery by way of the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures the drama of a perilous flight to freedom.
John Henry: Join John Henry, an African American hero born with a hammer in this hand, on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness. There he finds men of all color working...
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Tapped from the oral traditions of American folklore, these ghost stories and tales of weird happenings, witches, and graveyards have startling, funny, or surprising endings.
"Los primeros colonos norteamericanos solían entretenerse contando historias de miedo. Se reunían al anochecer en alguna cabaña, o alrededor de un fuego, y competían para demostrar quién era capaz de asustar más. Algunas chicas y chicos hacen lo mismo hoy día. Se reúnen...
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