Alejandro el axolotl: No hay lugar como el hogar

What has no eyelids, can regenerate body parts -including its brain- and seems to have a permanent smile on its face? Does this sound like your next pet? Meet Alejandro, a scared axolotl who finds himself trapped in an exotic pet store after he is suddenly captured from his home in a lake in Mexico. Soon he meets another peculiar creature, a cacomixtle, who quickly becomes his ally. The two are determined to make it back home, but how? Many perils -and potential pet owners- stand in their way. Will they ever return to their native habitats?

ALEJANDRO EL AXOLOTL is a 6,000+ word story written to help Spanish-learners to acquire language related to animals and the environment. At the back of the book there is a glossary that is sorted alphabetically. As you read you will learn about the two unique protagonists, an axolotl and a cacomixtle, as well as some other interesting species that they encounter amidst their adventure. This is an excellent book to read and discuss in AP, IB, level 4 Spanish classes, or for intermediate-advanced learners of the language.