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21 February 2026
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
Ages 6+
Children
Free
Book tickets
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Instituto Cervantes
The Instituto Cervantes in Manchester, in collaboration with Manchester Central Library, invites you to a unique experience for children:
Reading of the story My First Platero.
Can a little donkey be a poet’s inseparable friend? Discover this touching tale inspired by the work of Juan Ramón Jiménez. Platero was not like other donkeys: small, grey and soft, with eyes that shone like black crystals. Together with his friend Juan Ramón, he wanders through the countryside, plays with children, and helps those in need.
Recommended age: 6 and above.
Free bilingual activity in Spanish and English.
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