La Conspiracion de Las Tias

Colorful and imaginative illustrations enhance a retelling of an old folktale about how Grandma, on her way to her grandson's wedding, outwits a wolf, a lion, and a bear--all intent on eating her for dinner.

"Look out children, the Giant of Jum is grumpy and hungry and he's off in search of a tasty snack. And the tastiest of all is a boy known as Jack! But Jack and his friends don't see a scary giant, they see a magically tall man -- a man who can fetch lost balls and rescue cats from trees! Perhaps this hungry giant is softer than he seems..."

The seven brothers are precursors to the modern comic book super heroes that are so popular. Each has an unusual skill. The first has remarkable hearing. The second can see over vast distances. The third has unusual strength. The fourth has bones of iron. The fifth has legs that can grow as long and thick as tree trunks. The sixth brother can never be too hot. The seventh brother can cry such large tears that they can drown an entire village. Much effort goes into keeping him happy. The key to the story is that they look alike. The Seven Chinese Brothers is for children who are past the time...

Un hada requeteenfadada convierte al príncipe Facundo en un sapo rechoncho y repugnante. Los Reyes dan orden a ministros, doncellas, lacayos y chambelanes de buscarlo por todas las charcas y lagunas de los alrededores. Lo reconocerán por la mancha acorazonada de su espalda. Pero al encontrarlo, sucede algo inesperado. ¿Volverá Facundo a convertirse en príncipe? ¿Qué sorprendente rumbo tomarán los acontecimientos?