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Description
The book "Juan Bobo and the Horse of Seven Colors: A Puerto Rican Legend" by Mike and Jan M. tells the story of a foolish boy named Juan Bobo who wins seven wishes from a magical horse. On his way to try to make the king's daughter laugh, he wastes six of the wishes. This traditional Puerto Rican folktale is written for children in lower elementary grades.
Quick Summary
Juan Bobo is a lovable dummy in this Puerto Rican legend who wastes his magical wishes on the silliest things while trying to reach a princess who never laughs, and the results are absolutely hilarious. Kids will love the horse of seven colors and all the ridiculous mistakes Juan Bobo makes along the way. If your kid likes folktales with goofy heroes like "Coyote" or "The Boy Who Loved Cake," they'll eat this up. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who enjoy silly stories and happy endings.