A bilingual collection in English and Spanish of fairy tales from Latin America. The 15 entries include Mayan and Aztec versions of the creation of the world. Fifteen stories, full of momentos magicos and presented in equally vibrant English and Spanish, include tales of the supernatural, of animals and tricksters, of strong women, and myths. In stories from Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, and the Mayan, Chol, and Aztec peoples, Loya works her magic to create humorous, vital, and powerful renditions of centuries-old legends.