sTE��"o_���0�߄���'xv$�\Yg�������:'l_�O�>/������Zg�$C�xa����N���d�#�K|�6�5�;�tʣRzfZ�dX���A6�9j����d�@�T��*�2oG���f��:�f�v�h�=�R�X��/�a�;�F�0����cWmTU��C��v��f�v��Iz_Q���&��?�YeIW3Ps�I��HK)^��@��]Se�!��k��9�3��4�&V��R1O$�z����$q���*��r!2�պ1q���Cާc�nA�b���c��'����ib�1MDf� �f��k ��|���|RYg� ��X"+/���D����v4�T�s}͸D�[T�8`�. Abuela: You are a beautiful cockroach! She wasted no time with the pig. Was it a good test for Martina to use in the story? endobj Now the coffee was on the other foot. PublishersWeekly - Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Publishers Weekly reviews vary in length, with all focusing on a synopsis of the book and a look at the quality of writing. Daintily, she sat down…and crossed her legs…and crossed her legs…and crossed her legs. 1 0 obj BookShout endobj Pérez: Well, mi amor, my love…I, too, have a Cuban grandmother. Turnip peels! The acrylic illustrations, in a hyper-realistic style reminiscent of a softer William Joyce, are rendered in a vivid tropical palette. <> It’s the sweet aroma of my pigsty. Clumsy cockroach! The Cucaracha household was crawling with excitement! The mouse was waiting. Sites with a book review or quick commentary on Martina the Beautiful Cockroach by Carmen Agra Deedy. Carmen Agra Deedy, a New York Times bestselling author, has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. She spilled it on his shoes. The lizard fell on one scaly knee and warbled… Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha, Beautiful muchacha, Won’t you be my wife? With that, he leaned forward and crooned…Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha, Beautiful muchacha, Won’t you be my wife? A friendly sprinkling of Spanish words, warmly drawn relationships and a lot of puns all widen the audience for this spirited story.” ―Publishers Weekly, “Lively and funny… Fun to compare with other versions, this telling has magic all its own.” ―Kirkus Reviews, “Deedy’s masterful retelling of this Latino folktale has a rollicking voice imbued with sly tongue-in-cheek humor. Don Cerdo: Oh, no, señorita. Explore essential ingredients of this exciting, new book based on the Cuban folktale including: ilustraciones increíbles <> Martina stared at the lizard. Trust me, Martina. Welcome to the world of Beautiful Martina, the Cuban cockroach who doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage. His oily fingers brushed the little cockroach’s lovely mantilla. The Coffee Test had saved her from yet another unsuitable suitor. Many reviews are behind a subscriber paywall. Scribd, “Deedy’s text sparkles with sly humor… The stunning acrylic illustrations are full of color, light, and humor… This wonderful book will delight children.” ―School Library Journal, “Austin’s cockroach dwelling is a desirable piece of real estate, with its stairs made of gum wrappers, its wrought-plastic comb railing, and its exclusive mid-Havana address (it’s a lamppost). Martina tried not to stare at his splendid shoes. The Cucaracha household was crawling with excitement! Don Gallo: ¡Caramba! ( Log Out /  Martina: Calm yourself, señor. Thanks to award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy, you’ll never look at a cockroach the same way again. Meanwhile, Papá sent el perico, the parrot, to spread the word. Where has he been? Also has a great character development component to it about acceptance, kindness, and understanding. Ti-ki-tin, ti-ki-tan. Pérez: Well, my eyes are rather weak, but I have excellent EARS. by Carmen Agra Deedy When you are my wife, there’ll be no end to cleaning up after me! Abuela: Martina-a-a-a-a-a! 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. Martina hesitated only for an instant. Soon all Havana…from the busy sidewalks of El Prado to El Morro castle…was abuzz with the news. Mamá gave her una mantilla, a lace shawl. The pig was scarcely out of sight when Don Lagarto, the lizard, crept over the railing. Martina was stunned. 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. Also great to include in a folktale unit…” ―Write Wild, “Audio books have also gained acceptance as a type of reading, thanks to great recordings like ‘Martina the Beautiful Cockroach,’ written and narrated by Carmen Agra Deedy…” ―Jon Scieszka, Ambassador for Children’s Literature, Pura Belpre Medal (Honor Book) ―American Library Association, Association for Library Service to Children, REFORMA, National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos, 2008, Odyssey Award (Honor) ―American Library Association, Booklist, Young Adult Library Services Association, 2009, Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2008, Notable Children’s Recordings ―American Library Association, 2009, Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ―National Council for the Social Studies, Children’s Book Council, 2008, Amelia Bloomer Project (Nominee) ―ALA Booklist, Feminist Task Force, 2008, B. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Martina: Food for thought, señor, but I must refuse. With a heavy heart, she reached for the cup. “Lively and funny…this telling has magic all its own.” ―Kirkus Reviews. 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Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. White Award (Nominee) ―Association of Booksellers for Children, 2008, Irma Simonton and James H. Black Award for the Best Picture Book of the Year (Honor Book) ―Bank Street College of Education, 2008, Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (Honor Book, Language Arts, Picture Books) ―Society of School Librarians International, 2008, International Latino Book Awards (Best Children’s Picture Book, English) ―Latino Book and Family Festival, Latino Literacy Now, 2008, Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature (Commended Title) ―National Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP), 2008, California Young Reader Medal (Primary) ―California Reading Association, CATE, CLA, CSLA 2010-2011, Children’s Book Award ―Florida Reading Association, 2008-2009, Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee, Picture Book) ―Association for Indiana Media Educators, 2009-2010, Texas Bluebonnet Award (Master List) ―Texas Library Association, 2009-2010, Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Starred, Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2008, Monarch Award (Master List) ―Illinois School Library Media Association, 2011, Virginia Readers’ Choice Awards (Master List) ―Virginia State Reading Association, 2010-2011, Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee, Picture Book) ―Maryland Educational Media Organization, 2008-2009, Charlotte Award (Nominee, Primary) ―New York State Reading Association, 2010, Georgia Children’s Picture Storybook Award (Nominee) ―University of Georgia, 2010-2011, Golden Sower Award (Nominee, Primary) ―Nebraska Library Association, 2010-2011, Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award (Nominee, Grades 3-5) ―State Library of Louisiana and Louisiana Center for the Book, 2010, North Carolina Children’s Book Award (Nominee, Junior Book) ―North Carolina Reading Association, 2009, Patricia Gallagher Picture Book Award (Nominee) ―Oregon Reading Association, 2015-2016, Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards (Nominee, Grades K-3) ―Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, 2009-2010, South Carolina Picture Book Award (Nominee) ―South Carolina Association of School Librarians, 2009-2010, Treasure State Award (Nominee) ―Montana State Reading Council, 2010, Volunteer State Book Awards (Master List, Grades K-3) ―Tennessee Association of School Librarians, 2009-2010, Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award ―Westchester Library System, 2008, Books All Young Georgians Should Read ―Georgia Center for the Book, 2014, Hispanic Heritage Month Recommended Reading List ―Just Read, Florida!, 2013, Read On Wisconsin! She spilled the coffee onto his shoes. With a quick glance at her grandmother, Martina nervously splattered coffee onto the rooster’s spotless shoes. I will teach you better manners when you are my wife. 1. You can visit her website here. 3 0 obj Don Cerdo, the pig, hoofed up next. You are much too boorish for me. Martina looked down at the tiny brown mouse, and her cockroach heart began to beat faster. but in fables like the dove and the mouse there only two main chacracters the dove and the mouse. Change ). Right on cue, Abuela appeared. Then you’ll know how he will speak to you when he loses his temper. Did the story’s ending surprise you? A scattering of Spanish words adds zest to this fine read-aloud.” ―Booklist, “The skillfully crafted acrylic illustrations capture the island’s ambience… The text flows easily.” ―Criticas, Starred Review, “Every page crackles with funny rhymes, silly sound effects, and wordplay that even adults will find irresistible.” ―Atlanta Magazine, “Gorgeously illustrated” ―Fort Worth Star-Telegram, “The humorous use of language, Cuban setting, and beautiful illustrations add to the book’s cultural authenticity.” ―REFORMA Newsletter, “Beauty and charm are not what we expect in a cockroach, but author Carmen Agra Deedy creates a sweet maiden in her re-telling of a Cuban folk tale about selecting a husband.” ―The Sacramento Bee, “It is an excellent way to introduce youngsters to the beauty of insects…” ―Sun Herald, “Children love the animals… The illustrations are WONDERFUL… Great for teaching a lesson on puns, whether for reading OR writing. 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Daintily, she sat down…and crossed her legs…and crossed her legs…and crossed her legs. 1 0 obj BookShout endobj Pérez: Well, mi amor, my love…I, too, have a Cuban grandmother. Turnip peels! The acrylic illustrations, in a hyper-realistic style reminiscent of a softer William Joyce, are rendered in a vivid tropical palette. <> It’s the sweet aroma of my pigsty. Clumsy cockroach! The Cucaracha household was crawling with excitement! The mouse was waiting. Sites with a book review or quick commentary on Martina the Beautiful Cockroach by Carmen Agra Deedy. Carmen Agra Deedy, a New York Times bestselling author, has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years. She spilled it on his shoes. The lizard fell on one scaly knee and warbled… Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha, Beautiful muchacha, Won’t you be my wife? With that, he leaned forward and crooned…Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha, Beautiful muchacha, Won’t you be my wife? A friendly sprinkling of Spanish words, warmly drawn relationships and a lot of puns all widen the audience for this spirited story.” ―Publishers Weekly, “Lively and funny… Fun to compare with other versions, this telling has magic all its own.” ―Kirkus Reviews, “Deedy’s masterful retelling of this Latino folktale has a rollicking voice imbued with sly tongue-in-cheek humor. Don Cerdo: Oh, no, señorita. Explore essential ingredients of this exciting, new book based on the Cuban folktale including: ilustraciones increíbles <> Martina stared at the lizard. Trust me, Martina. Welcome to the world of Beautiful Martina, the Cuban cockroach who doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage. His oily fingers brushed the little cockroach’s lovely mantilla. The Coffee Test had saved her from yet another unsuitable suitor. Many reviews are behind a subscriber paywall. Scribd, “Deedy’s text sparkles with sly humor… The stunning acrylic illustrations are full of color, light, and humor… This wonderful book will delight children.” ―School Library Journal, “Austin’s cockroach dwelling is a desirable piece of real estate, with its stairs made of gum wrappers, its wrought-plastic comb railing, and its exclusive mid-Havana address (it’s a lamppost). Martina tried not to stare at his splendid shoes. The Cucaracha household was crawling with excitement! Don Gallo: ¡Caramba! ( Log Out /  Martina: Calm yourself, señor. Thanks to award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy, you’ll never look at a cockroach the same way again. Meanwhile, Papá sent el perico, the parrot, to spread the word. Where has he been? Also has a great character development component to it about acceptance, kindness, and understanding. Ti-ki-tin, ti-ki-tan. Pérez: Well, my eyes are rather weak, but I have excellent EARS. by Carmen Agra Deedy When you are my wife, there’ll be no end to cleaning up after me! Abuela: Martina-a-a-a-a-a! 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. Martina hesitated only for an instant. Soon all Havana…from the busy sidewalks of El Prado to El Morro castle…was abuzz with the news. Mamá gave her una mantilla, a lace shawl. The pig was scarcely out of sight when Don Lagarto, the lizard, crept over the railing. Martina was stunned. 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. Also great to include in a folktale unit…” ―Write Wild, “Audio books have also gained acceptance as a type of reading, thanks to great recordings like ‘Martina the Beautiful Cockroach,’ written and narrated by Carmen Agra Deedy…” ―Jon Scieszka, Ambassador for Children’s Literature, Pura Belpre Medal (Honor Book) ―American Library Association, Association for Library Service to Children, REFORMA, National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos, 2008, Odyssey Award (Honor) ―American Library Association, Booklist, Young Adult Library Services Association, 2009, Best Children’s Books of the Year ―Bank Street College of Education, 2008, Notable Children’s Recordings ―American Library Association, 2009, Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ―National Council for the Social Studies, Children’s Book Council, 2008, Amelia Bloomer Project (Nominee) ―ALA Booklist, Feminist Task Force, 2008, B. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Martina: Food for thought, señor, but I must refuse. With a heavy heart, she reached for the cup. “Lively and funny…this telling has magic all its own.” ―Kirkus Reviews.

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