About this event
The Juan Goytisolo Library at the Instituto Cervantes in Tangier lists a children’s storytelling session on **14 December 2026** based on **‘¿Este regalo es para mí?’** (‘Is This Present for Me?’), a Spanish illustrated book by **José Carlos Román**, with artwork by **Silvia Álvarez**. Published by Cuento de Luz in 2025, the picture book turns the mystery of a gift into a gentle exploration of curiosity, generosity and gratitude.
## What happens in the story?
A mysterious parcel arrives at the village post office, attracting the attention of several animal neighbours. The hedgehog, skunk, hummingbird and owl all wonder whether the parcel might be addressed to them. Their patient postman refuses to spoil the surprise. Eager to know who will receive the gift, the characters decide to follow him on his delivery round. The story combines a playful mystery with an ending about kindness and appreciation.
The picture book has 28 pages and is recommended by its publisher for ages 4–8. This reading belongs to **Pequeños lectores**, the Instituto Cervantes’s children’s reading programme for ages 4–9, which encourages an early relationship with books and Spanish-language storytelling.
## Visiting details
**Date listed: Monday 14 December 2026.** This date appears on the library’s official forthcoming-activities list. **Editorial caution:** the overall programme page previously showed an end date of 7 December. The additional 14 December session therefore warrants confirmation with the library. The official list does not provide a specific starting time for this session. Earlier programme sessions generally took place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., but that must **not be treated as a confirmed time** for 14 December.
**Venue:** Juan Goytisolo Library, Instituto Cervantes, 99 Avenue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Tangier.
**Admission:** enquire about any membership or booking conditions by email at **bibtan@cervantes.es**. Earlier sessions were free for library members, but this is not proof of the December session’s arrangements.
**Sources:** Instituto Cervantes programme https://cultura.cervantes.es/FichasCulturales/ListadoFichaActividadCultural.php?f=2&id=35&idioma=fr ; publisher’s book listing https://www.cuentodeluz.com/es/products/9788410438095.
**Image:** original book cover © José Carlos Román, Silvia Álvarez and Cuento de Luz, not a poster for the Tangier session. Externally linked; no Supabase Storage.
