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She spilled the coffee onto his shoes. Martina was aghast. She lived in a cozy street lamp in Old Havana with her big, lovable family. For some reason this fellow really bugged Martina. Martina: I’ve had enough of creeps for one day. eBooks.com Adiós. Was it a good test for Martina to use in the story? Martina: Let me see if there’s any coffee left. Change ). Explore essential ingredients of this exciting, new book based on the Cuban folktale including: ilustraciones increíbles But she had to ask…. ( Log Out /  squealed Don Cerdo as he dabbed at the coffee on his shoes. 163 votes. With that, he leaned forward and crooned…Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha, Beautiful muchacha, Won’t you be my wife? Martina: How did you know about the Coffee Test? Don Cerdo, the pig, hoofed up next. Welcome to the world of Beautiful Martina, the Cuban cockroach who doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage. Martina looked down at the tiny brown mouse, and her cockroach heart began to beat faster. His smell curled the little hairs on Martina’s legs. This is a trifold that can be done independently or in small groups for the story Martina the Beautiful Cockroach of the 3rd grade Wonders series.Included are two versions - one with page numbers and one withoutNote: This is for the earlier versions of Wonders (2012, 2016). Copyright © 2020 by Peachtree Publishing Company Inc. All rights reserved. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Stinky cheese! %PDF-1.5 The Coffee Test never fails. The Coffee Test had saved her from yet another unsuitable suitor. 4 0 obj 2 0 obj Martina: You shouldn’t sneak up on a lady like that! Don Lagarto was livid. for example in roadrunner's dance there is the people, the animals, rattlesnake/snake and roadrunner .or in martina the beautiful cockroach the is martina ,her abuela,don galo, don cerdo,don ligardo, and perez. Abuela: Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha! Clumsy cockroach! Now the coffee was on the other foot. She lived in a cozy street lamp in Old Havana with her big, lovable family. Martina returned with TWO cups for the lizard. It’s the sweet aroma of my pigsty. Thanks to award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy, you’ll never look at a cockroach the same way again. Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha was a beautiful cockroach. 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. You could have heard a breadcrumb drop. You are much too cold-blooded for me. Then you’ll know how he will speak to you when he loses his temper. Martina: Food for thought, señor, but I must refuse. Quick as a mouse, he splashed café cubano onto Martina’s shoes. Abuela drew Martina to the railing and pointed to the garden below. Rotten eggs! but in fables like the dove and the mouse there only two main chacracters the dove and the mouse. The mouse was waiting. I will look even more fabulous with you on my wing. She wasted no time with the pig. Explain what the Coffee Test is. Today, I was lucky enough to read a "GREAT" book! IndieBound Also has a great character development component to it about acceptance, kindness, and understanding. The pig was scarcely out of sight when Don Lagarto, the lizard, crept over the railing. stream Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 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. Martina was too delighted to be angry. As was the custom, Martina would greet her suitors from the balcony…under her family’s many watchful eyes. I know you are strong and good, Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha. Martina: Calm yourself, señor. He circled Martina. <> He lives in Georgia. endobj The acrylic illustrations, in a hyper-realistic style reminiscent of a softer William Joyce, are rendered in a vivid tropical palette. Don Cerdo: Oh, no, señorita. x��Z[o۸~����c4�D݃"�\�iw���q�����Vl!�Hr������h[ He really is quite a ham… thought Martina. You can visit his website here. 1. You are much too boorish for me. BookShout She spilled it on his shoes. Don Cerdo: What a tragedy for my poor loafers! 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. <> The little mouse turned pink under his fur. Martina: Oh, Abuela, he’s adorable. But Abuela, her Cuban grandmother, gave her un consejo increíble, some shocking advice. With a heavy heart, she reached for the cup. ¡Gronc! Finding husbands to choose from will be easy…picking the right one could be tricky. Now that Martina was 21 days old, she was ready to give her leg in marriage. illustrated by Michael Austin. 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 the Beautiful Cockroach A Cuban Folktale Spanish Edition: Martina una cucarachita muy linda by Carmen Agra Deedy illustrated by Michael Austin. Animals, cockroach, Cuba, Deepa, folktale. Why or why not? by Carmen Agra Deedy Michael Austin is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, a creative director, and the illustrator of several books. The lizard fell on one scaly knee and warbled… Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha, Beautiful muchacha, Won’t you be my wife? in fables the story was only 2 main characters but in a folktale there is more. Purchase this eBook through the following vendors: Amazon Martina stared at the lizard. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. ( Log Out /  When you are my wife, there’ll be no end to cleaning up after me! Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. “Lively and funny…this telling has magic all its own.” ―Kirkus Reviews. 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: A most charming offer, señor, but I must decline. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 13 0 R 21 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> endobj Martina had already left in search of coffee. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. Martina hesitated only for an instant. endobj But Pérez got there first. She lives in Georgia. Pura Belpre Medal (Honor Book) – American Library Association, Odyssey Award (Honor) – American Library Association, Best Children’s Books of the Year – Bank Street College of Education. Martina: What an unimaginable scent! He changed colors three times before he finally found his true one. Google 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Martina knew better than to argue with her Cuban grandmother. A Cuban Folktale Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha was a beautiful cockroach. Martina the Beautiful Cockroach is a wonderful Cuban Folktale.I choose it because it was an ALA Odyssey Honor winner. Abuela: Go talk to him…and just be yourself. I’ll clean them for you! The Cucaracha household was crawling with excitement! She didn’t have long to wait. Soon all Havana…from the busy sidewalks of El Prado to El Morro castle…was abuzz with the news. Don’t forget the coffee! Trust me, Martina. 3. Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale, Martina una cucarachita muy linda: Un cuento cubano. Martina handed Abuela her peineta and mantilla, then scurried down to the garden. Martina the beautiful cockroach was ready to choose a husband. 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 café Cubano. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Don Gallo: ¡Ki-ki-ri-kiiii! Tía Cuca gave her una peineta, a seashell comb. 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!

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