SYNOPSIS:
Deep in the lush jungle of the Argentine lives eleven-year-old Carlota, her father Daniel, and a host of animals that are very friendly to the little girl. There are the parrots, the deer and, best of all, the strange little Patagonian hares. Although those little animals don’t really look like a rabbit or any other animal on earth, the peculiar little creatures become dear friends to the isolated Carlota.
The jungle is loved by the little girl as it is “a park, playground, and zoo all wrapped up in one.”
Join in the exciting adventure of Carlota and her father as they face one of the great dangers of the wild Misiones, Argentina jungle---the menacing tigre (jaguar). Although awesome to behold in its natural environment, tigre is the most fearsome big cat of South America. Read how Carlota’s father travels to town to purchase a birthday gift for his daughter and upon returning falls into extreme danger. The gorgeous colorful pages reveal how Carlota, with the help of her Patagonian hares, saves the girl’s father.
This is a story for precocious young readers, along with upper elementary students. It is sure to also be enjoyed by adults. It will become a favorite to be read over and over again with great delight.
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REVIEW
Carlota’s Jungle Friends is such a sweet adorable story. Yates uses his life’s experiences of years he spent in Argentina to create this beautiful children’s tale. In the book you will go on an exciting adventure in the wild jungles of Argentine where Carlota lives with her father and her friends, who are the jungle animals. It is here Yates weaves in educational experiences as we get to meet some of the many animals that actually do reside in the Misiones, Argentina jungles---animals such as the adorable Patagonian hares. Kids will fall in love with these little critters instantly. Parents, be ready to hear your children ask if they can have one of these unique pets like Carlota did. If you look deeper in the tale, you will find that Carlota’s Jungle Friends also shares a more valuable message---that lesson is that one should never underestimate anyone or anything because of appearances. Carlota’s father had a low opinion of the Patagonian hares, but in the end, the little creatures helped. Teacher’s and parents will love the book’s sweet story and message. And, children will love the bold illustrations along with the character of Carlota and her amazing jungle animal friends.
I thought the story was sweet. It educated and entertained me at the same time. I enjoy books that do that. Carlota’s Jungle Friends allows parents and teachers to explore beyond the pages with their children as the young readers become interested in learning more about the animals of the South American jungles. For example, my kids and I loved the little Patagonian hares. We got to spend more quality time together ‘Googling’ the Patagonian hares. We discovered they are just as cute as they are shown to be in the illustrations of the story. Carlota’s Jungle Friends is definitely a book that will want to be read over and over again.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Donald A. Yates is a professor of Romance Languages and translator of many Argentine writers. He was a frequent resident of Buenos Aires during the 1960's where he taught American Literature at several Argentine universities under the auspices of the Fulbright educational exchange program. He is now retired as a Professor Emeritus of Spanish American Literature from Michigan State University and lives in California's Napa Valley.
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