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Lonely in his house beside a road in the desert, Alejandro builds an oasis to attract the many animals around him.

When shopping for Culebra's birthday, Conejo convinces his friends Iguana and Tortuga to buy all the wrong presents. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.

Jackrabbit brags to the other animals that he is so brave that he can do all kinds of things, including kiss a coyote.

A hardworking cowboy who wears his clothes to bed sleeps so soundly he isn't aware how, during each night, he is losing an item of clothing.

Iguana, Conejo, Tortuga, and Culebra are excited about having a spring party, but only Iguana is willing to do any of the work. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.

Various desert animals have different ways of trying to avoid bedtime.

When Tortuga arrives at Abuela's house to bring her supper, Abuela looks suspiciously like Coyote. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.

When a chipmunk mistakes Hare for a rabbit, Hare puts him in his place. But actually, the chipmunk is a GROUND SQUIRREL. Or so he says. Ever wondered about the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Or a sheep and goat? So have Rabbit and Chipmunk--er, I mean, Hare and Squirrel! This hilarious look at dynamic duos in the animal kingdom pokes fun at the lookalike animals we all love, while delivering a gentle lesson on appreciating differences...

Because he doesn't listen carefully to what the Great Spirit tells him about each of the animals he is supposed to lead to their desert homes, Jackrabbit causes much unhappiness with his careless answers to the animals' questions.

Scared by a rattlesnake's rattle and hiss, the desert animals come to appreciate Simon the snake when he uses his defense mechanisms to save their lives.