Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell a Lie / El hombre que no sabía mentir

The Lovesick Skunk

Lapin Plays Possum: Trickster Tales from the Louisiana Bayou

Adventures from the Land of Stories: The Mother Goose Diaries

Sun’s Big Lesson: An Imaginative Journey to Discover What Elements Make Plants on Earth Grow

Gemma and the Giant Girl

Centaur Rising (Christy Ottaviano Books)

Orphant Annie Storybook

Everyone Knows Gato Pinto: More Tales from Spanish New Mexico is a collection of folktales curated by Joe Hayes, a renowned storyteller known for his engaging retelling of Hispanic and Native American folklore. The book presents a series of enchanting stories that have been passed down through generations in the Spanish-speaking communities of New Mexico. Each tale is infused with the region's rich cultural heritage, blending humor, wisdom, and the supernatural. The character Gato Pinto, whose name means 'Spotted Cat' in Spanish, is a recurring figure in these tales, symbolizing the clever and mischievous spirit that animates the stories. Hayes' narrative style captures the oral tradition of storytelling, making the book a treasure trove for those interested in the folklore of the American Southwest and an enjoyable read for audiences of all ages.

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Juan Verdades: The Man Who Couldn't Tell a Lie / El hombre que no sabía mentir

Joe Hayes, 2001

The Lovesick Skunk

Joe Hayes, Antonio Castro L., 2010

Lapin Plays Possum: Trickster Tales from the Louisiana Bayou

Sharon Arms Doucet, Scott Cook, 2002

Adventures from the Land of Stories: The Mother Goose Diaries

Chris Colfer, 2015

Sun’s Big Lesson: An Imaginative Journey to Discover What Elements Make Plants on Earth Grow

Vidhya Dhanashan, Nithya Madhavan, 2023

Gemma and the Giant Girl

Sara O'Leary, Marie Lafrance, 2021

Centaur Rising (Christy Ottaviano Books)

Jane Yolen, 2014

Orphant Annie Storybook

Johnny Gruelle, 2000