Protopapas

There once was a dog with a keen sense of smell. She was known far and wide as Detective Dog Nell. Peter's dog Nell has an amazing sense of smell. Whether it's finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path, her ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. But Nell has other talents too. Every Monday she goes to school with Peter and listens to children read. So who better to have on hand when they arrive one morning to discover that the school's books have all disappeared! Who could have taken them? And why? There's only one dog for the job ...and Detective Dog Nell is ...

This illustrated anthology presents over 43 stories and legends from 20 countries, spanning the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. It allows readers to delve deeply into the collective memory of Latin America and better understand its secrets and people.

From Ghana to Nigeria, from Kenya to the Congo, from Zimbabwe to Botswana, this is an exciting trip to Africa. The ancient traditions, popular beliefs, stories and folklore of all countries are intertwined here to give life to stories that go back to the beginning of time and show us the richness of cultures that are too alien. Dare to swim in the waters of these colorful, diverse and fun seas.

"Algunas cosas son silenciosas. Otras cosas son ruidosas. ¡Pero todas las cosas son divertidas!"--Page 4 of cover.