Uncle Nacho's Hat

Illustrated by Mira Reisberg

A man struggles to rid himself of a persistent old hat that keeps returning.

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32 pages· 500L

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Bookroo's summary

Uncle Nacho receives a new hat from Ambrosia, but his old hat refuses to leave him alone. No matter how hard he tries, the pesky hat keeps coming back, symbolizing the challenge of breaking old habits. This Nicaraguan folktale, rich with cultural flavor, explores the humorous yet profound struggle of change. Will Uncle Nacho ever succeed in letting go of the past, or is he destined to be forever haunted by his stubborn hat? Dive into this bilingual tale to discover the whimsical journey of persistence and transformation.

From the publisher

Bilingual English/Spanish. A classic Nicaraguan folktale: when Ambrosia gives her Uncle Nacho a new hat, he tries to get rid of his old one, but to no avail. When Ambrosia gives her Uncle Nacho a new hat, he tries to get rid of his old one, but to no avail. No matter what he does, the pesky hat keeps coming back to him. This classic folktale from the Puppet Workshop of Nicaraguan National Television, vividly illustrated by Mira Reisberg and presented in a bilingual edition, is a parable about the difficulties of making changes and shaking off old habits. The book includes an account of the origins of the story.

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