by Luis Coloma · Ediciones Mensajero, S.A. · tapa dura · ISBN 9788427125179
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«Ratoncito Pérez y otros cuentos para niños» is a collection of children's stories by Luis Coloma, published by Ediciones Mensajero in hardcover (168 pages, in Spanish).
The volume brings together classic stories by Father Coloma, including the origin of Ratoncito Pérez: King Alfonso XII commissioned the story when his son lost a baby tooth. In it, a little mouse from a Madrid confectionery leaves a gift for the young King Buby, in a fantastical tale that celebrates brotherhood.
Published in March 2003. The author, a Jesuit and member of the Royal Spanish Academy, created Ratoncito Pérez for King Alfonso XIII.
Aimed at a children's and young adult audience beginning to explore classic stories in Spanish.
Luis Coloma Roldán (1851–1915) was a Spanish writer, journalist and Jesuit. He is most known for creating the character of El Ratoncito Pérez. Coloma was a prolific writer of short stories and his complete works, which includes his novels, biographies, and other works, have since been collected in a multi-volume set. He studied at the University of Seville, where he graduated with a master's degree in law, although he never got to practice law. In 1908 Coloma became a member of the Royal Spanish Academy occupying seat "f".
