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Alexander y el dia terrible, horrible, espantoso, horroroso
By Judith Viorst, Ray Cruz. 1989
Alexander se despierta para encontrar chicle en su pelo y que no hay un premio en su caja de cereal.…
A medida que su día va empeorando, Alejandro piensa en salir corriendo a Australia hasta que su madre le asegura que todo el mundo tiene días como éste, incluso en Australia. Para los grados K-3Leyendas urbanas: Entre la Realidad y la Superstición (Punto de lectura #390/1)
By Alberto Granados. 2010
Periodista español describe y refuta leyendas urbanas que han cautivado la imaginación popular durante décadas, como el mito de los…
cocodrilos que viven en las alcantarillas de Nueva York. Incluye secciones sobre la ciencia y medicina; comidas, toxinas y venenos; drogas; y negocios, tecnología, y el Internet. Algunas descripciones de violencia y lenguaje injuriosoPor qué llora?: una mirada en serio a la vida, el amor y la risa
By George Lopez, Omar Amador, Armen Keteyian. 2004
Comedian and prime-time television star George López's autobiography tells of his rise to success from a difficult childhood. Discusses his…
battles with alcohol, depression, and prejudice against Chicanos as well as his marriage, golf game, and current career enjoyment. Spanish language. 2004Mitologi̓a para mayores
By Fernando Díaz-Plaja. 1978
The prolific Spanish author and sociologist takes a humorous look at the Greco-Roman pantheon of classic mythology. He retells the…
stories of gods such as Jupiter, Venus, Apollo, Diana, Hercules, and Vulcan, who are driven by passions and motivated by lust, jealousy, revenge, and cruelty, and thus revealed to be more human than divine. Spanish language. 1978Cumplir cuarenta
By Merce Company. 1988
Turning forty is not the end of the world. At least not for Merce Company, who represents the woman's point…
of view. For Francesc Sales, however, representing the male perspective, it does have its negative aspects. These two authors, having just turned forty, present their views on getting older and provide an amusing picture of modern ideas about aging. Spanish languageChistes y andanzas de Pepito
By León Manzo Chismoso. 1985
Historias de cronopios y de famas (Literatura Alfaguara ; 115)
By Julio Cortázar. 1983
Collection of short whimsical and humorous pieces in which the Argentinian author applies a surrealistic treatment to everyday things and…
presents the contrast between the prudent "famas" and the enthusiastic "cronopios." Spanish language