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El Águila y la Gallina
By Marta Munte Vidal
Cuento de Luz SL, 33 pg. Picture Book

If you ever wonder, "why do chickens scratch the ground?". You are in for a treat, this book will entertain you as well as give you the answer to this wonderment. This tale from Africa is retold in an adaptation both entertaining and beautifully illustrated. Children as well as adults will really enjoy this book.

Si alguna ves se han preguntado,"¿por que las gallinas escarban el suelo?". Bueno esten listos para un regalo, este libro les va a entretener como tambien darles la respuesta a esta adivinanza. Este cuento de Africa ha sido retocado y adaptado en una manera entretenida como tambien ilustrada maravillosamente. Tanto niños como adultos van a gozar mucho de este libro.

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