The Hairy Hand Visits: Una Visita de La Mano Peluda

By Sandra Aguirre-Magaña

Book Overview

The Hairy Hand Visits/Una Visita de La Mano Peluda is a bilingual children's story that blends gentle spookiness, humor, and Mexican folklore into a warm tale about courage, family, and the power of imagination. When Tinita's mom warns her about La Mano Peluda, her imagination races - filling the night with silly and spooky mishaps.

Rooted in the beloved Mexican legend of La Mano Peluda, this story invites young readers to explore cultural heritage through curiosity and bravery. Told in both English and Spanish, the book supports bilingual families, dual-language classrooms, and anyone who wants to celebrate the richness of Mexican storytelling traditions.

With expressive illustrations and a playful narrative voice, The Hairy Hand Visits/Una Visita de La Mano Peluda offers a perfect read-aloud experience for home, school, and library settings. Children will laugh, wonder, and ultimately learn that courage often begins with asking questions - and that family stories carry magic of their own.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1956751041
• ISBN13: 9781956751048
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Yo Cuento Cuentos
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7