Spanish Stories for Kids

El marcador de cobre | The Copper Marker

Spanish Stories for Kids

Show Notes

Nacho needs a special color for the title of his wolf poster. The perfect one is a shiny copper marker in his sister Elisa's desk, and Elisa is out at piano class.

A story about borrowing, permission, and what five minutes can cost.

Words to listen for: marcador (marker), cobre (copper), plateado (silver), cartel (poster), escritorio (desk).

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Nacho necesita un color especial para el título de su cartel del lobo. El perfecto es un marcador de cobre que brilla, guardado en el escritorio de su hermana Elisa, y Elisa está en clase de piano.

Un cuento sobre pedir prestado, pedir permiso y lo que pueden costar cinco minutos.

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