Showing 1–3 of 3 titles

• Audience: Younger
• Format: Book
• Genre: Folklore & Fairy Tales
• Genre: Nonfiction

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  Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book

  By Yuyi Morales

  Morales' energetic and playful illustrations capture the essence of Mexican culture with bold and humorous motifs that illuminate Grandma Beetle's vitality and Señor Calavera's expressiveness

  • Nonfiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
  • Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Medal Winner)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780811837583
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  Little Roja Riding Hood

  By Susan Middleton Elya, Susan Guevara (Illustrator)

  Susan Guevara's illustrations are a visual treat full of suspense and humor adding a spin to the classic fairy tale. Her use of details, such as the three blind mice and the little duendes, and the texture of warm colors give readers glimpses into a contemporary Hispanic family.

  • Nonfiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
  • Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2015 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780399247675
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  Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale

  By Carmen Agra Deedy, Michael Austin (Illustrator)

  In “Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale,” Martina is 21 days old and ready to give her leg in marriage. With the help of her Abuela's shocking advice, she interviews a cast of unlikely suitors to find her true love. Deedy's lively and humorous retelling of this classic Latino folktale sparkles with wit as well as aspects of the Cuban culture.

  • Nonfiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
  • Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2008 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781561453993