Emerald Lizard (World Storytelling)

By Pleasant DeSpain

Book Overview

For the past three decades, Pleasant DeSpain has explored Latin America, its countries, countrysides, customs, cultures, and especially, its stories. While his repertoire of traditional world folktales includes narratives from almost every culture around the globe, DeSpain's talent shines even brighter when relating the legends from Latin America. His exploration of the heart and soul of this enormous region demonstrates his passion for Latin America and its people and their stories.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874835518
• ISBN13: 9780874835519
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: August House
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.7" x 0.8" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 8 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 3 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Relearn Spanish with enjoyment

I read these stories when seeking a painless way to brush up my Spanish, after quickly getting totally bored with online "Spanish for tourists" programs. The stories turned out to be a varied and delightful peek into Latin American culture. If you already know some Spanish, I recommend reading the Spanish version first, then going back and reading the English to see what you missed. Read them out loud to practice speaking.

The Emerald lizard, Fifteen Latin American Tales to Tell

Finally, a Latin American collection of tellable tales that is full of variety (15 different cultures and countries)and enlivened tales. I'm a true fan of DeSpain's books because I find them so useful in the classroom. This collection is one of his best as the stories elicit so much interest in Latin America. Also, DeSpain says that he writes his versions down after telling them aloud for some time. I believe him. These read like they're being told.