Xolo (Spanish Edition) [Spanish]

By Marta Ruiz Yedinak

Maya has always longed for a pet dog. After all, all of her friends have one. However, due to her father's allergy, she had accepted that she would never get the pet of her dreams. That is until one day a stray xoloitzcuintle follows her and her grandmother home from the park. According to Aztec legend, the xoloitzcuintle is the dog gifted to humans by the gods, to serve as their guardian, and spiritual guide after death. Could this chance meeting mean that with grandma's help, Maya could finally get to have the pet she's always wanted? But, as the ancient legend suggests, there could be more to the dog's presence than meets the eye... Explore the ideal read for Spanish language learners at beginner and intermediate levels. Dive into Mexican mythology through a captivating narrative in a contemporary setting. With vivid full color illustrations , each chapter features a QR Code providing access to audio recordings read by the author . Written in present tense with ample cognates, this novel immerses readers in a compelling story while supporting Spanish language acquisition. Educators will find it a valuable resource for enriching their curriculum and expanding their classroom library, while independent learners will discover a fun and compelling source of comprehensible input to enhance their Spanish listening, and reading skills . About the Author Marta Ruiz Yedinak is a National Board-Certified Spanish teacher and presenter born and raised in México. She found her passion for teaching Spanish in Wisconsin, where she has taught since 2004. Looking for ways to help help students and teachers find compelling, comprehensible input in Spanish, Marta produces the podcast ¡Cuéntame! and writes short novels. This is Marta's second book, following her debut with La princesa y el guerrero published by Wayside.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: B0D979GV32
• ISBN13: 9798329460339
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 77 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.2" x 5.0"