Tradition says that after the world was created, the Tlacuache (opossum) decided to go in search of fire as a gift to men. He went through several villages and came to the top of a mountain to steal a coal from Mrs. Fire. "With the fire men were men and that's how the story began."
Title alpha Tlacuache, ladrón del fuego (Opossum, Fire Thief)
Category Primary Spanish
Genre Fiction
JLG Span Fall
Language Spanish
Publication date 2012-12-31
JLG Release Date Feb 2018
Minimum grade 0
Maximum grade 2
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Primary Spanish (Grades K-2)
Primary Spanish
Primary Spanish (Grades K-2)
For Grades K-2
This collection includes 12 beautifully crafted books per year, featuring Spanish translations of beloved English-language stories, original Spanish titles, and engaging bilingual fiction and nonfiction. These selections help young readers build fluency while celebrating cultural diversity through authentic storytelling.