With an engaging rhyme and repetitive tone, this beautifully illustrated story inspires kids to discover and believe in their talents while teaching them Spanish in a fun and contextualized way.


Recipient of the International Latino Book Award as "Best Educational Children's Picture Book", this is the second book in Nuestra Fauna series which highlights Latin American fauna.


Guillo the armadillo wakes up on Monday very excited to go to school but as the days go, he gets frustrated because he cannot meet the daily school challenges. He is either too short, too slow, or just unfit to do these tasks. By the end of the week, he is convinced that school is not for him and that he can't do anything well. Later on, however, a surprising event reveals his unique talent.


Spanish content addressed in this book: Animals
Days of the week
Action verbs


Other concepts:Latin American Fauna
Self- esteem
Believing in yourself
Embracing our diversity




*There is an educator's guide to this book. * There is a Spanish and Bilingual edition of this book. (www.cuentacuento.com)