Includes "The Flea," " Four Brothers Who Were Both Wise and Foolish," "The Half-Chick," "The Carlanco," "Juan Cigarron," and "The Enchanted Mule."

Once upon a time there was a boy named Rupert, the sharpest and most prudent lad in his village, and indeed in any of those to be found for twenty leagues around. One night he was with a group of boys of his own age, who, gathered round the fire, were listening with amazement to a veteran soldier, covered with scars, which had gained him the modest stripes of a sergeant pensioner, and who was telling the story of his adventures. The narrator was at the most interesting point of his tale. "The great City of Fortune," he said, "is situated on the summit of a very high mountain, so steep that only very few have succeeded in reaching the top. There gold circulates in such abundance that the inhabitants do not know what to do with the precious metal. Houses are built of it, the walls of the fortress are of solid silver, and the cannons which defend it are enormous pierced diamonds. The streets are paved with duros, always new, because as soon as they begin to lose their brilliance they are replaced by others just minted. "You ought to see the cleanliness of it! What dirt there is is pure gold dust, which the dust carts collect in order to throw in large baskets into the drains. "The pebbles against which we stumble continually are brilliants as large as nuts, despised on account of the extraordinary abundance with which the soil supplies them. In a word, he who lives there may consider the most powerful of the earth as beggars. "The worst of it is that the path which leads there is rough and difficult, and most people succumb without having been able to arrive at the city of gold."

Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry for himself.

11 Spanish-English Fairy Tales with AudioAre you a parent who is trying to raise a bilingual child, or a language learner who is trying to boost your Spanish or English language proficiency? Fairy stories written in dual language will be an enjoyable resource to help you gain new vocabulary and familiarize yourself with sentence structures. Fairy Tales for Readers of All Ages The stories are a mix of popular and unknown tales, and include el patito feo (the ugly duckling), la cenicienta (cinderella), pulgarcito (tom thumb).Written in Dual Language for Spanish and English LearnersWhether you are an English speaker who wishes to learn Spanish, or a Spanish speaker who wants to improve your English, the stories are written in both Spanish and English to help you learn the second language of your choice.Learn New Vocabulary and Grammar Structures NaturallyThe fairy tales are written with a mix of dialogue and description - a great way to boost your reading comprehension. By reading the stories, you will be exposed to a diverse range of vocabulary and grammar structures, which will facilitate natural learning.Spanish and English Audio IncludedWhen you purchase this e-book, you will also get a free audio accompaniment, available in both Spanish and English. The stories are narrated by native Spanish and English speakers and are designed to help you practice your listening skills as well as learn correct pronunciation.Why Should You Buy This?If you are any of the following, this book of fairy tales is perfect for you: A parent who is raising bilingual children and looking for appropriate Spanish-English reading materials. A parent or guardian of young children who is looking for a way to bond with the kids through reading or listening to fairy tales together. An adult of any age who loves to read as a way to learn a second language. Anyone who is learning Spanish or English. Technical Details: 11 fairy tales 270 mins of audio 103 pages Grab your copy today!

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