Deedy, C.A. (2007). Martina the beautiful cockroach. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree.
The beautiful cockroach Martina is ready to meet her husband in this multicultural folktale in Havana, Cuba. Her wise Abuela gives her advice on spilling coffee on her suitor to test them to see if they will be a good husband. Martina quickly finds out that Abuela advice works and she sends away several unworthy suitors. Luckily, her coffee test proves in the end that the most unlikely candidate might make the best husband. This folktale has a nice lesson and a fun mix of Spanish for its readers.
In
this Cuban folktale, the author uses a mixture of Spanish to show the reader
the setting of the story. The
illustrations are dramatic as Martina is trying to find her perfect husband. The illustrator also shows a Spanish flare
with flowers, coffee, architecture, and home décor.
Lesson Plans:
http://mdk12.msde.maryland.gov/instruction/curriculum/reading/units/gr2_the_language_of_lessons/Seed11.html
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