On a dark and stormy night, the Dog (Perro) reads the mysterious story of "The Hands" ("Las manos"). The Female Cat (la Gatita), Little Rat (Ratoncito) and the Wolf (el Lobo) are chosen to act out parts. In the story, each of the characters rouse themselves to raid the refrigerator, but mysterious hands appear to steal their food away. All of the characters are frightened by the story and are relieved at its end. When Mama Bear (Mamá Osa) serves cake, the story seems to come to life as the mysterious hands appear once again! The Dog reveals that "The Hands" are actually the two squirrels in disguise.

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Words: el pastel, tengo hambre (cake, "I'm hungry")

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