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Cuentos de la selva, publicado en 1918 en Buenos Aires, es un libro de relatos infantiles protagonizados por animales y ambientados en la selva de Misiones, en el extremo noreste de Argentina.
Horacio Quiroga dedicó este libro a sus hijos, con quienes vivió un período de pobreza en un húmedo y pequeño sótano.
La narrativa de Cuentos de la selva es un tributo a la naturaleza y a su belleza, el escritor plasma en ella valores que debe tomar en...
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Eran las siete de la tarde y Papá Lobo se estaba preparando para la caza nocturna con su manada, cuando Tabaqui, el chacal, se asomó a la guarida para anunciarle que Shere Khan, el tigre cojo que vivía cerca del río Waingunga, había decidido entrar en su territorio de caza.
La colección Cuentos de bolsillo reúne los cuentos y fábulas de toda la vida relatados con una visión muy actual y acompañados por magníficas ilustraciones de artistas...
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Do you want to sleep in a tree like a koala? How about at the bottom of the ocean like a whale? Or upside down in a cave like a bat? Discover how different creatures go to sleep at night and imagine yourself snuggling down with them at bed time. You can also try and spot the playful caterpillar hidden on every page.
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Jasper y su familia disfrutan de su vida en la selva del Amazonas. Está llena de familia, amigos y aventuras. Saber que su hermana, Piper, pronto aprenderá a volar, solo añade más diversión a la vida de esta familia de pájaros.
Los hermanos, Jasper y Willie, están creciendo en este mundo maravilloso de colores, sonidos y olores. Necesitarán confiar entre sí y en sus amigos después de que un nuevo animal raro se convierte en su nuevo amigo,...
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Villains will rise!! A city on the brink! Epic adventure awaits!Monsoon has bought a little time for Ridyani's inhabitants, abandoned by its allies and surrounded on all sides by the horde, Ridyani steels itself against the Ravager's impending attack.But Barganush is not stupid, and he has a plan to take one of Ridyani's greatest defender without a fight.As the greatest enemies of Ridyani continue to rally to Barganush's side, Ini's search for his...
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Hands off our poo! Doogie has had enough. His band of Rollers have had their dung stolen by the thuggish Dwellers one too many times, and now he's determined to go somewhere where they will never find him. And so, he leads his friends on a grueling quest for a magical land of endless dung. Along the way, crossing over and under both land and water, they face terrifying crocodiles, ferocious lions and deadly eagles. Eventually, Doogie not only has...
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A Danish writer who is visiting New York becomes friends with the raccoons in Central Park and together they travel to the lady's hometown, Paris, to experience some of the famous places in the French capital. The raccoons also travel to the south of France to visit the film festival in Cannes and try to become famous, and there they meet some of the actors and directors participating in the festival.
The raccoons, who all have very different personalities...
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How Scooter Gets His Tail Back teaches children the importance of being a good listener and the dangers of bullying by introducing children to four personified animal creatures who have to make decisions that will affect not only themselves, but their friends as well. Buttercup, a sweetie pie flying squirrel, Buckshot, a big buck deer, Scooter, a blue skinned lizard and a Dipper, a timid possum, find one bad decision can turn a friendly game of dodge...
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This compiled edition of Immortal Warriors includes all three novellas into a single tome for readers and fans of high action and adventure alike. A city under siege. Immortal heroes. Unbeatable enemies. The jungle has never before been so honorable or, dangerous...Barganush the Ravager has forged the greatest army ever seen in the jungle intent on destroying Ridyani, the Jewel of the East, so powerful is the Ravager that not even the immortal heroes...
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"When an English city boy named Makur visits India, the land of his ancestors, for a funeral, he is carried away by a flash flood and must call on all his knowledge and skills to survive on his own in the jungle and make his way to safety." --WorldCat.
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Max is a meerkat with a problem. Soon after he born, he discovers he can't stand up, when his mother teaches him and his brothers and sisters to stand. When he tries he falls down and his brothers and sisters laugh at him. But he finds he can run faster than anyone else and goes off to explore the desert near his home. Then, one day, a hawk threatens Max and his brothers and sisters. Can they escape? Can Max do anything to help? And...
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Jasper and his family enjoy living in the Amazon jungle. It's full of family, friends, and adventures. Knowing their sister, Piper, will soon learn how to fly will only add to the fun this family of birds will embark on.
The brothers, Jasper and Willie, are growing up in this wonderland of colors, sounds, and smells. They will need to rely on each other and friends as a strange new animal turns into a new buddy, while another can disrupt their lives...
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Embark on a heartwarming journey through the lush rainforest with 'Smiley the Joyful Sloth.' In this enchanting tale, Smiley, with his unending cheer and infectious smile, shows the wonders of happiness and the power of a positive spirit. As he swings from branch to branch, meeting friends like Leo the Leopard and Bella the Butterfly, Smiley spreads joy and laughter, reminding us all of the simple pleasures life offers. This beautifully illustrated...
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"Benny the Bouncy Bunny" is a charming and delightful children's book, ideal for early readers. This beautifully illustrated story, created by Allan Riley, is set in a lush, green forest and follows the adventures of a unique bunny named Benny, known as the Bouncy Benny. Each morning, Benny wakes with enthusiasm, ready to explore the forest with his bouncy energy. This heartwarming tale of friendship, joy, and adventure is perfect for young readers...
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Jasper is no ordinary parrot. He lives in the rainforest, which secrets he's eager to explore. Jasper loves his home and his family, and he's also in charge of his younger brother Willie - a responsibility Jasper takes very seriously.When he meets Charlie - a spider monkey with a penchant for food and a laid back attitude - he realizes he's in for an adventure he never thought possible. Even if this means getting into danger and worrying his mother...
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Meet The Little Runaways known as the Vowels – Aline (Armadillo), Eloy (Jaguar), Iris (Agouti), Oscar (Sloth), and Ulysses (Capybara). They are five Brazilian laboratory animals that escape from The Animal Research Center. It is run by the terrible biologist called 'The Doctor!' The Little Runaways flee into the forest to discover a world that they didn't know existed. The outside world is full of fun, adventure, and freedom, but it can also be...
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Drake the Dreamy Unicorn is a charming children's fairy tale about a curious and adventurous unicorn named Drake, who loved watching cartoons about birds and dreaming of soaring through the sky. Determined to learn how to fly like his feathered friends, Drake hatches a plan to attach cardboard wings to himself and launch off a mountaintop....
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Chaz and Charo are two teenagers out for an adventure in a canoe on the Amazon River in South America. They are caught in a sudden storm, and the river begins to rage. They hold on tight and try to keep the canoe from tipping over. The canoe is traveling at a high rate of speed as they are swept down the river for many hours. The next day, the canoe hits a tree and breaks the canoe in half. They are thrown out of the canoe and onto the beach of a...
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture.In The Dreamy Sofia and the Scary Skeleton Thiago, readers follow the story of a whimsical young girl who longs for a fairy tale romance with a prince. But one dark and eerie night, her dream takes an unexpected turn when she meets skeleton Thiago. While others flee in terror, Sofia sees past his frightening exterior and instead sees...
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Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. In the enchanting children's fairy tale The Deer Princess of the Enchanted Oak Tree, readers are introduced to the graceful deer princess named Adeline, who resides with her loving family, Queen Maria and King Peter, in the heart of a mystical forest. One fateful day, Princess Adeline stumbles upon a magnificent old oak tree by the...
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