This amusing tale is about Martina, the beautiful cockroach, her coming of age search for a suitor, and the wisdom of her Cuban grandmother on how to choose the right one. I recommend flipping through the pages of this book as you listen - the illustrations are colorful and beautifully done!
The cd contains three tracks. The first is a storytelling performance of Carmen's original retelling of the classic Cuban folktale about Martina, the beautiful cockroach. The second track is Carmen reading the English version of her book with the sound of claves prompting the listener to turn the page. The final track is the author reading from the Spanish edition of her book with maracas signaling to turn the page.
A Pura Belpre' Medal and Odyssey award winning book, it would be a great addition for a multicultural collection and sure to be a hit with young audiences.
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