| Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale Contributor(s): Deedy, Carmen Agra (Author), Austin, Michael (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561453994 ISBN-13: 9781561453993 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: Martina is a young cockroach who doesnt know coffee beans about love and marriage. Thats where her Cuban family comes in. While some of the Cucarachas offer her gifts to make her more attractive, only her grandmother gives her something really useful: some shocking advice. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2007003108 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 10.1" W x 11.8" (1.15 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 116505 Reading Level: 3.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Thanks to award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy, you'll never look at a cockroach the same way again. "Lively and funny...this telling has magic all its own." ―Kirkus Reviews "Spirited." ―Publishers Weekly "Masterful." ―Booklist The beautiful Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage, so when suitors come calling, what is she to do? Luckily, she has her Cuban family to help While some of the Cucarachas offer Martina gifts to make her more attractive, only Abuela, her grandmother, gives her some useful advice: spill coffee on his shoes to see how he handles anger. At first, Martina is skeptical of her Abuela's suggestion, but when suitor after suitor fails the Coffee Test, she wonders if a little green cockroach can ever find true love. After reading this award-winning retelling of the Cuban folktale, readers will never look at a cockroach the same way again. Also available in Spanish and in audio (read by the author), Carmen Agra Deedy delivers a delightfully inventive Cuban twist on the beloved Martina folktale, complete with a dash of caf Cubano. Teacher's Guide available Pura Belpre Medal (Honor Book) - American Library Association Odyssey Award (Honor) - American Library Association p>Best Children's Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education |
Contributor Bio(s): Deedy, Carmen Agra: - Carmen Agra Deedy, a New York Times bestselling author, has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia.Austin, Michael: - Michael Austin is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, a creative director, and the illustrator of several books. He lives in Georgia. |