Martina, the beautiful cockroach : a Cuban folktale / retold by Carmen Agra Deedy ; illustrated by Michael Austin.
| Author/creator | Deedy, Carmen Agra |
| Other author | Austin, Michael, 1965- illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Atlanta, GA : Peachtree, ©2007. |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 30 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.). |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | In this humorous retelling of a Cuban folktale, a cockroach interviews her suitors in order to decide whom to marry. |
| General note | Includes CD with 1. Martina storytelling performance -- Carmen Agra Deedy tells her own version of the classic Cuban folktale about Martina, 2.Martina the beautiful cockroach narration -- Deedy reads the english edition of her book, 3.Martina una cucarachita muy linda narration -- Deedy reads the spanish edition of her book. |
| Awards note | Pura Belpré Honor Book for narrative, 2008 |
| ISBN | 9781561454686 |
| ISBN | 1561454680 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 398.2 D3605M.A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |