Doña Hortensia

Doña Hortensia

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With wit and charm, this delightful tale shares what happens when we learn to embrace change and open our minds to possibility.

Madam Hortensia followed her routine to a tee, until one day everything went wrong… what a disaster! A wonderful story, full of humor, about the importance of tackling new challenges. Do you dare to change?

AUTHOR

Carmen Gil

ILLUSTRATOR

Miguel Cerro

THEMES

Change · Possibilities · Overcoming obstacles

PUBLISHER

Cuento de Luz

PUBLISHED IN

2021

PRAISE

“A thoughtful, insightful character study that gently urges young readers to choose joy.” [Kirkus]

ISBN-13

978-8418302121

SPECS

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 lbs
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.4 x 10.25 inches

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Picture Book

32 pages

Spanish

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