Cuentos de la Panchita

Experts agree that the first sentence of a book is fundamental. It provokes intrigue and curiosity, promises mysteries to be solved and hours of entertainment. If it works, it hooks us. In this book, the author writes 22 stories that start with the first sentences of famous novels, such as Rayuela, David Copperfield, El perfume, and La silla de plata, among others. Additionally, it reveals to the reader that words are not enough by themselves, but that, on occasion, they inspire more words.

A mischievous little girl and her toy monkey swing irresistibly through the pages of this playful book. Young children will love guessing what animal they are pretending to be, before shouting out the answers as the pages are turned to reveal the real creatures.

Papelucho tiene un problema con boca, orejas, manos y pies: se llama Romelio y lo ha invitado a un misterioso castillo que nadie conoce. Lo que Papelucho no sabe es que el lugar esconde un enigmático tesoro y unas ultrasónicas trillizas.

It is the first day of May, which means that it is Henry's birthday, so Mudge, his dog and best friend, and Henry get themselves ready for an exciting day of cake, potato sack races, balloons, and more. Reprint.