Why the Tiger is Afraid of Fire. Myths and Legends of the Americas

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Since ancient times, the peoples of Latin America have created mythical stories to explain nature: why rabbits have long ears, deer have antlers, or jaguars fear fire. These narratives, passed down through generations, reflect the beliefs, landscapes, and cultural and natural diversity of the region.
This anthology gathers treasured tales, selected and adapted by renowned children’s and young adult literature specialist Ana Garralón, recipient of the 2016 National Award for the Promotion of Reading.

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ISBN 978-84-1086-019-3

Pages 104

Edition 2026

Price 11,90 €

Age Ages 10 and up

Format 14.5 cm x 21.0 cm

Publication date 2026

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Ana Garralón

Ana Garralón (Madrid, 1965), also known as Ana Tarambana, is a writer, bookseller, and expert in children's literature. Since the late 1980s, she has studied and worked with children's books, publishing works such as Historia portátil de la literatura infantil ...