Néstor el Castor

Toddler-PreS–In La cebra Manuela, a class of animal students wonder why Manuela the Zebra is not in school. Margarita the Llama wonders if she is home sick, and Claudio the Jaguar asks if they should go there to find out. As they all head to Manuela’s house, Jorge the Porcupine picks flowers for her, and Rafa the Giraffe takes water for her in his bottle. Once they arrive at her home, readers will be surprised to learn that Manuela the Zebra is their teacher, and she overslept! They rush back to school where Manuela the Zebra and her students rock out with their instruments and have a great day. This tale with a humorous ending encourages children to empathize and ask questions. In Nestor el Castor, Rafa the Giraffe has a problem. The water has dried out in his well, and the river is too far for him. He goes to Nestor the Beaver who is an inventor. Nestor brainstorms, searches, and uses his teeth and legs to create an aqueduct that brings water to Rafa the Giraffe and the rest of the animals. They celebrate and dance as Jorge the Porcupine spins his discs. Kids will enjoy this tale about problem-solving, collaboration, and invention. The repetition, rhyme, and sing-along text in these narratives will encourage young readers to move and engage in song. The vibrant colors will inspire preschoolers to flip the pages and dance along.