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Martina, una cucarachita muy linda: Un cuento cubano

32 pp. | Peachtree | September, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-1-56145-425-9 $16.95

(3) K-3 Translated by Cristina de la Torre. Illustrated by Michael Austin. Martina the cockroach has reached marrying age and, with the help of her grandmother's wise advice, she seeks an acceptable suitor. Martina meets with several, none of whom pass muster, until she finally encounters her perfect match. This richly illustrated retelling of a tale from Cuban folklore features sophisticated Spanish-language grammar and vocabulary. Concurrently published in English.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo