Una historia de Marzo

In this reading, “Una historia de Marzo”, the month of spring arrives where the first flowers of the year arrive, Annette and her little dog Doudou go in search of a place to build a cozy home.
She learns more about this charming story and practices Spanish vocabulary about this very special date of March, this month of the year in which spring and friendship surround the city.

Reading: A story for March

Spanish	English
En un pequeño pueblo rodeado de montañas, la primavera había brotado. Las montañas blancas empezaban a reverdecer y los ríos helados volvían a estar libres.	In a small village surrounded by mountains, spring was here. The white mountains were beginning to turn green, and the frozen rivers were free again.
Annette, una joven amante de la naturaleza y del senderismo, tenía un sueño cada primavera. Este año quería construir un refugio junto al lago, donde pueda descansar y escribir.	Annette, a young girl who loved nature and hiking, had a dream every spring. This year, she wanted to build a shelter by the lake where she could rest and write.
Con la ayuda de su perro Zeus, Annette buscó el lugar adecuado. Encontraron un pequeño lugar, perfecto para su refugio.	With the help of her dog Zeus, Annette searched for the right spot. They found a small clearing, perfect for their shelter.
Annette utilizó madera y clavos para construirlo. Todos los días, después de la escuela, ella y Zeus trabajaban duro. Zeus jugaba con los trozos de madera y hacía compañía a Annette.	Annette used wood and nails to build it. Every day after school, she and Zeus worked hard. Zeus played with the pieces of wood and kept Annette company.
Al cabo de unas semanas, el refugio estaba listo. Era sencillo pero acogedor, un lugar tranquilo para ellos. Desde allí se veían las montañas y se oía el río.	After a few weeks, the shelter was ready. It was simple but welcoming, a peaceful place for them. From there, she could see the mountains and hear the river.
Cuando llegaron las primeras flores, Annette y Zeus se alegraron. La primavera traía cambios, pero nada era más importante que hacer realidad un sueño. En su refugio, Annette sabía que había encontrado su lugar feliz.	When the first flowers arrived, Annette and Zeus were happy. Spring brought change, but nothing was more important than making a dream come true. In their shelter, Annette knew she had found her happy place.

Questions

Spanish	English
1. ¿Cuál es el sueño de Annette para el mes de marzo?	1. What is Annette’s dream for the month of March?
2. ¿Cómo se llama el perro de Annette?	2. What is the name of Annette’s dog?
3. ¿Por qué Annette quería construir un refugio?	3. Why did Annette want to build a shelter?
4. Describe el lugar que eligió para su refugio.	4. Describe the place she chose for her shelter.
5. ¿Cuáles eran tus sueños cuando eras pequeño(a)?	5. What were your dreams when you were little?