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Written by Richard García • Illustrated by Robin Cherin & Roger I. Reyes

When Aunt Otilia visits from Puerto Rico, her curious nephew
discovers her magical powers.
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Whenever the author's outrageous Aunt Otilia comes to visit from Puerto Rico, it's hard for him to get much sleep, because every night, Aunt Otilia's noisy "spirits" come knocking on the wall and shaking the bed. One night, little "Demonio," as his aunt calls him, stays awake to see what all the fuss is about. To his complete astonishment, he watches as Aunt Otilia's bones lift right out of her body, float through the air, and fly through the window—although it's closed!

24 pages Full-color illustrations 9" x 9 1/2" Ages 6 and up Eng./Spanish
 
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"Gorgeous colors shine in this fun book."
     —Parent's Choice

"Colorful, imaginative illustrations; clear, simple print in Spanish and English; and a wild, funny story make this book a first choice for the classroom or for any room."
     —Bilingual Resources

 
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My Aunt Otilia's Spirits

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ISBN: 0-89239-029-8
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