Ann Whitford Paul

The friends from the ALA Notable Recording Manana Iguana are back and this time it's a birthday celebration. Conejo (a rabbit), Tortuga (a tortoise), and Iguana are looking for regalos (gifts) for Culebra (a snake) to bring to his fiesta. The sneaky Conejo cons the friends into buying gifts that would be right for him but soon regrets his trickster ways. Spanish words for familiar objects are interspersed throughout this vibrant and comical

This fourth book about the amigos, who made their debut in the ALA Notable Recording Manana Iguana, presents a witty variation of the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, with a southwestern flavor. With a sprinkling of Spanish words throughout, this clever collaboration also includes a glossary.