Miguel Contra-Ataca

Dos historias breves demuestran la importancia de guardarse del discurso despreciativo o descuidado al tratar con otras personas.

Ante la pintura de no más de dos metros de alto y uno de ancho, protegida por una serpiente de ramas doradas, el antes ruidoso grupo de chicos queda petrificado. La reducida y oscura sala apenas permite que una tenue luz custodie al misterioso cuadro. Los inquietos visitantes tardan en reconocer a la figura retratada. Cuando la penumbra del lugar les permite identificarla, ya es muy tarde para escapar: la joven despierta y ha notado su presencia.

Even though Randy is much loved at home, he has a serious problem—everything he has is old! His rich neighbor Mike, who often teases Randy, has a new bike, new toys, and never does chores. Randy, however, rides an old bike, has old toys, and has to do all kinds of work around the house. Though Randy is often reminded that “things don’t bring happiness,” he desperately wishes he could be rich so he could buy everything new.To Randy’s great delight, his wish comes true. Everything he touches turns into gold, even his beloved dog. As he holds his lifeless gold dog, he realizes he’s...

When it is time for the swallow to migrate for the winter, her good friend, the turtle, is afraid of forgetting her even though she promises to return, no matter what she suggests could serve as a reminder.