Seres fabulosos: criaturas ­mitológicas de todo el mundo

Gr 1-5–Nineteen incredible creatures from mythology and legends, some very well-known and others less familiar, are ­included in this beautifully illustrated Spanish-­language title. Each spread focuses on one creature, presenting its name, details, and background information, and fantastical gouache illustrations that immerse readers in the magic and wonder that surrounds each creature. ­Children will most likely know the Phoenix, Dragon, and Unicorn. But they’ll delight in learning about lesser-known creatures, such as El qilin, which is said to recognize whether a person’s heart is good or bad, and the Otso, who resides in Finland and is protector of the forest and the animals who live there. The friendly, conversational tone of the narrative is filled with details about the ­creatures and hypothetical questions posed to readers. The positive message that kids should have high regard for all creatures comes through in the text. A ­final spread explains how the author and illustrator came to collaborate on this work. With visually striking art and fun conversational Spanish text, this unique title about fantastical creatures is a good choice for younger readers interested in myths and legends.