CoquÃ of BorikÃ©n: The Loud Noise, the Temporal and the mighty HuracÃ¡n

Osuba, Rafael a.

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Condition: New, UPC: 9780998174983, Publication Date: Thu, June 1, 2023, Type: Hardcover ,

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COQUÍ OF BORIKÉN

The Loud Noise, the Temporal and the mighty Huracán. [English Version]

This is the story about a little Puerto Rican tree frog named Coquí from the island of Borikén and the day he hears a loud frightening noise.

He sets out to investigate and along his way he meets up with his friend Pedrito, a Puerto Rican Tody.

Together they visit their friend Torra, the Puerto Rican Parrot, and Torra shares with them information about the Zemí / Cemí (The Taino Gods): Atabey, Guabancex, Yukiyú, Guataubá, and Coatrisquie.

She also shares with them how to identify the warning signs of a potential approaching storm or a mighty hurricane.

Included in the book is additional information on each of the featured endemic animals, as well as information about the island of Borikén and its history.

Summary: Coqui the frog and his bird friends fear the arrival of a Hurricane to their home in Puerto Rico and gather together to respond and prepare in ways that highlight the rich culture and customs of Boriken. Includes appendix of terminology.

Dewey Category: E

Recommended Age: 04 - 10 years

BISAC Heading Suggestions:

JUV001010 JUVENILE FICTION; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories

JUV002040 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds

JUV002120 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Frogs & Toads

JUV008050 JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Animals

JUV074000 JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural

JUV012020 JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic

JUV012070 JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Caribbean & Latin American

JUV024000 JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Country Life

JUV030040 JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Caribbean & Latin America