Este es el reino de la balanza inclinada: Mientras el rey elige el terreno más frondoso para construir su castillo, el resto de los habitantes debe conformarse con lugares secos y sombríos; mientras el soberano y la corte llenan sus platos de comida deliciosa, el pueblo no tiene nada para comer…
English Description:
This is the kingdom of tipped scales: While the king chooses the lushest land to build his castle, the rest of the inhabitants must settle for dry and shady places; While the sovereign and the court fill their plates with delicious food, the people have nothing to eat...
Author : Paulina Jara, Cristian Garrido
Type of Spanish : Authentic
Reading Grade Level: 3rd
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fiction
Theme: Fables & Folktales, Equality, Community
Teacher Comments: "This story of a king who has a balance which he has used to divide the kingdom "equally," is a great illustration of inequality. The brave boy in the story confronts the king about the imbalance. It is a great read-aloud to spark discussion on inequalities and why and how they exist. Its message is profound but definitely accessible to elementary-age readers."
