Titres dans Multiculturels

Meet fifteen heroines who defy convention, challenge expectations and forge their own happy endings in this selection of unforgettable folk tales. These role models defy stereotypes, strike out with courage and provide wonderful role models for young listeners. Hear about brave Elisa, who rescues her brothers from a terrible curse; free-spirited Leelinau, who breaks tradition and chooses her own future; and clever Princess Pyeonggang, who saves a whole country with her wits!

Kai Sosa is so passionate about swimming he is practically a fish. This summer, he's determined to become the athlete he once was on an elite invitational team. But something invisible holds him back. His race times are off. Dreams of his sister Cali haunt him. And he hasn't found her missing gold cuff, her last request. When Kai discovers a library book Cali had checked out multiple times—about an underwater realm and a mysterious place called the Library of Despair and Sorrow—details from the story begin to appear in his own life.

When the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains. When they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever. And it’s a good thing he does.

In this ancient Mexican folktale, the Aztec Sky god and Wind god attempt to fix silence on Earth by bringing music to the world. They set out to the Sun palace, where legions of musicians play for the almighty Sun. Unfortunately, this hot-headed ruler won’t give up his musicians without a fight!

“A perfect blend of magic, humor, adventure, and heart!"" —Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians A rich and exciting new Latine middle grade fantasy about sisterhood, magic, and the power of kids to face what grown-ups refuse to see—by J. C...

A thrilling, heartfelt, and magical companion to The Daggers of Ire from J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers! Fetch the fox is on his own. Fetch is a weaver of magic, gifted with immense...

Kai Sosa is so passionate about swimming he is practically a fish. This summer, he's determined to become the athlete he once was on an elite invitational team. But something invisible holds him back. His race times are off. Dreams of his sister Cali haunt him. And he hasn't found her missing gold cuff, her last request. Mom is still talking about grief, even though it's been two years. He's fine now, isn't he?

For once, everything in twelve-year-old Josephine's life is going according to plan. She's finally proved that girls belong on the cricket team and earned a spot as a starting player! And she's confident that she and her best friend, Ahkai, will both be accepted to their dream secondary school. Nothing can stop Jo now—not even the memory of the vengeful sea spirit she vanquished last year. But then a series of disasters strike. Jo keeps having eerie encounters with a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows.

A lo largo de la historia de la cultura mexicana, se ha contado la leyenda de la lluvia. Esta leyenda es muy importante para la cultura mexicana. Nuestros antepasados la contaban para explicar la naturaleza y fenómenos del mundo de la mejor manera posible. Así crearon esta hermosa leyenda para contarles a nuestros hijos, tanto en aquél entonces, como hoy.

Ramón is a little boy who can’t sleep. He is nervous for his first day at a new school. And El Cucuy is the monster who lives in Ramón’s cactus pot. He can’t sleep, either. It turns out that El Cucuy is scared, too! This gentle, perceptive story explores the worries that can accompany moving to a new place and beginning a new journey—and reveals how comfort, bravery, and strength can be found through even the most unexpected of friendships.

‘From human birth to death, our Bamboo finds one way or another to be useful to a common person. It is truly the unsung and the forgotten.’In a lush, green forest, a shy, unassuming tree is presented with a reward by the forest queen. This makesall the forest inhabitants curious...

What happens to a fox that won't stop teasing the others animals? Listen to this Peruvian tale to find out. Some lessons can change everything.

The thrilling conclusion to the Los Monstruos trilogy by Diana López that explores the Texas-Mexico border myth of La Lechuza. The magical town of Tres Leches is home to the most feared and revered monstruos of Tejas. It’s where La Llorona haunted the river until her daughter set her free...

In a South Indian village, a girl named Savitri has a greedy brother who summons a mighty demon to work for him. The demon, Rakshasa, tells him he must be kept busy or he will eat the brother. Eventually, the brother runs out of tasks for Rakshasa, and Savitri must think of an impossible task to keep Rakshasa busy–she challenges the demon to straighten her curly hair.

Itza era la princesa más hermosa de la tierra, y muchos pretendientes viajaban de todas partes para cortejarla. Aun siendo la hija del emperador, Itza no quería casarse con un hombre de poder y riqueza. En cambio, se enamoró de Popoca, un valiente guerrero que peleaba en el ejército de su padre, quien no le ofreció riquezas, sino la promesa de quedarse a su lado para siempre.

Las leyendas nos cuentan la visión del mundo que tienen los diferentes pueblos; en ellas hay expresiones culturales, sociales, jurídicas, religiosas y míticas. En este libro conoceremos 20 leyendas de 18 pueblos latinoamericanos, todas llenas de magia y literatura. El recorrido nos lleva por...

"Los abuelos tienen mucho para enseñarnos; y cuando se trata de los abuelos mayas (esos a los que llamamos ""nahuales""), aprendemos de ellos el por qué de muchas cosas cotidianas. Por ejemplo, ¿por qué a veces se cierra sola la puerta de casa¿ o ¿por qué sopla tan fuerte el viento? o...

"La historia del planeta es contada por muchas civilizaciones, y los pueblos mayas de Guatemala pusieron especial magia en ello. De la rica tradición oral de los primeros pobladores de Centroamérica, seleccionamos dos historias que explican algunos fenómenos naturales y los convertimos en...

Las leyendas son relatos que explican algún fenómeno de la naturaleza, pero no lo hacen de manera “científica”. El color de una fl or, el origen de los relámpagos o del trueno, tenían forma de cuento entre los pueblos originarios. Esa historia era relatada amorosamente de padres a hijos, para que los misterios del mundo tuvieran una explicación. Se transmitían en forma oral, de generación en generación.

In Muslim storytelling, the wise fool is a popular figure that appears as different people in different stories. In these two funny stories, see if you can tell who the wise fool is and who is not. In one story, a father shows his son how it is impossible to please everyone. In the other, a court jester shows that he is more than just a common fool.