| Rafi Y Rosi ¡Carnaval! Contributor(s): Delacre, Lulu (Author), Delacre, Lulu (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0892393807 ISBN-13: 9780892393800 Publisher: Children's Book Press (CA) OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Frogs & Toads - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Chapter Books |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2015049761 |
| Lexile Measure: 570 |
| Series: Rafi and Rosi |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.8" W x 8.8" (0.30 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Two Puerto Rican tree frog siblings learn about science and social studies topics during their adventures on their island home in this chapter book series. It's time for Carnival! Puerto Rico's joyous holiday is full of sights and sounds to explore. Rosi is determined to show Rafi the best way to enjoy the parade, while Rafi has a plan to make his sister queen for a day. But when Rafi scares Rosi with his terrible vejigante mask, Rosi decides it's time to teach her brother a lesson. This little sister has a few tricks up her sleeve too! In this chapter book series, Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi, explore their surroundings and learn about the traditions, plants, animals, and environment of Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy the adventures of these curious siblings and will relate to their special bond as brother and sister. Both Spanish and English versions of each book in the series are available. |
Contributor Bio(s): Delacre, Lulu: - LULU DELACRE is the illustrator of numerous award-winning books, several of which she also wrote or compiled. Her books range from picture books to chapter books to YA novels. Delacre has been creating books since 1980 and has produced more than thirty-five titles. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Delacre's Latino heritage informs many of her works. A three-time Pura Belpré Award honoree, she was also honored in 1998 as Maryland Woman in the Arts and was a jurorfor the 2003 National Book Awards. Delacre and her husband live in Silver Spring, Maryland. |