Children's literature books from Cuba
Recommended children's literature books (2)
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If you are into children's literature here are some children's literature books from Cuba for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
1.
Island Treasures : Growing Up in Cuba by Alma Flor Ada EN
Country: North America / Cuba
Cuba
Description:
Growing up in Cuba : includes Where the flame trees bloom, Under the royal palms, and five brand new stories.
2.
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach : A Cuban Folktale by Carmen Agra Deedy EN
Country: North America / Cuba
Cuba
Description:
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 retel... continue