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No Es Un Monstruo (Spanish Edition)

by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez

An axolotl’s life in Xochimilco

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An axolotl’s life in Xochimilco

An axolotl’s unusual gills and fins provide the starting point for this nonfiction picture book about the amphibian’s traits and life cycle. It also brings in an Aztec origin myth and the effects of pollution on the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City, connecting animal facts with cultural context and habitat concerns. A color concept is part of the book’s approach, and the publisher describes it as suited to read-aloud sharing with young children.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children curious about amphibians and animal life cycles
  • Families or educators seeking a Spanish-language nonfiction picture book for read-alouds
  • Children interested in Mexico, Aztec mythology, or animal habitats

Themes

Axolotl biology and life cycleAztec origin mythPollution and habitatMexico City’s Xochimilco canals

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Book overview

Spanish language edition! The axolotl is not a monster at all. It's a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins!

A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that features the life cycle of this popular amphibian and a clever color concept.

An axolotl may look like one, but it is certainly not a monster. This curious creature, made popular by Minecraft, is actually a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins.

Not a Monster explores the traits of the axolotl, the Aztec origin myth about the species, and the way pollution is affecting its natural habitat: the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City.

Perfect for preschoolers and pre-readers, this playful and informative read-aloud introduces curious kids to one cool character who is NOT a monster!
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