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Cuentos de la selva

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Cuentos de la selva de Horacio Quiroga es una colección clásica de cuentos que da vida a la exuberante e indómita selva de Misiones, Argentina, a través de la mirada de animales y humanos. Cada cuento, con personajes como un loro herido, una astuta tortuga o un grupo de cocodrilos rebeldes, combina humor, tragedia y moraleja, ofreciendo a los jóvenes lectores una vívida mirada al mundo natural y las consecuencias del comportamiento humano. Con un español accesible y un rico lenguaje descriptivo, este libro es una joya para educadores bilingües que buscan explorar la voz narrativa, los temas ambientales y la empatía a través de fábulas que conectan con culturas y generaciones.

English Description:

Cuentos de la selva by Horacio Quiroga is a classic collection of short stories that brings the lush, untamed jungles of Misiones, Argentina to life through the eyes of animals and humans alike. Each tale—featuring characters like a wounded parrot, a clever turtle, or a group of rebellious crocodiles—blends humor, tragedy, and moral lessons, offering young readers a vivid glimpse into the natural world and the consequences of human behavior. With accessible Spanish and rich descriptive language, this book is a treasure for dual-language educators seeking to explore narrative voice, environmental themes, and empathy through fables that resonate across cultures and generations.

Publishing Details

Author : Horacio Quiroga

Illustrator : Andrés Jullian

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 136

Year Published: 2008

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction

Theme: Nature, Animals, Environment, Culture