This bilingual book is written as a creation myth. The story recounts an early time when Mother Nature decides to send the first human infant to join her other creatures on Earth. At first the animals are repulsed and intrigued by the small, skinless, helpless creature–the frog tickles its soft belly, which elicits a loud fart. Through their laughter, the bear, the snake, the turtle, the frog, the armadillo, and the skunk can't help but wonder what purpose this seemingly defenseless creature can possibly serve. Has Mother Nature made a terrible mistake?
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As the animals discuss and debate the relative merits of eating the new creature versus protecting it, the baby continues to delight with his farts and giggles. Finally, catching sight of a beautiful pair of butterflies, the animals decide that Mother Nature does not make mistakes and that this creature, too, will eventually turn into something useful and beautiful. The text (in both languages) lends itself well to group readings and discussion.
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Author: Victor Villasenor; Jose Ramfrez, illustrator. Ages: 4 - 8. Paperback. Publisher: Pinata Books; Bilingual Edition, 2009. 32 pp.
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32 pages. 11-inches x 8-inches x 0.1-inch.
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Ages 4 - 8.
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