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Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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While his mother goes to church, Juan cares for the pig with humorous results.

Author:
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
ISBN: 9780525675013
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A young boy is trapped by a crafty witch who will not free him unless he can guess her name.

Author: Pura Belpré
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
ISBN: 9781558856349
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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At a plantation in rural Puerto Rico around the turn of the century the foreman pursues the mystery surrounding his family.

Author: Marisa Montes
Publisher: Rayo
ISBN: 9780060882273
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Although he tries to do exactly as his mother tells him, foolish Juan Bobo keeps getting things all wrong.

Author: Rafael Ocasio
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 1978823010
Category : Fiction
Languages : es
Pages : 277

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Book Description
This exciting new anthology gathers together Puerto Rican folktales that were passed down orally for generations before finally being transcribed beginning in 1914 by the team of famous anthropologist Franz Boas. These charming tales give readers a window into the imaginations and aspirations of Puerto Rico’s peasants, the Jíbaro. Some stories provide a distinctive Caribbean twist on classic tales including “Snow White” and “Cinderella.” Others fictionalize the lives of local historical figures, such as infamous pirate Roberto Cofresí, rendered here as a Robin Hood figure who subverts the colonial social order. The collection also introduces such beloved local characters as Cucarachita Martina, the kind cockroach who falls in love with Ratoncito Pérez, her devoted mouse husband who brings her delicious food. Including a fresh English translation of each folktale as well as the original Spanish version, the collection also contains an introduction from literary historian Rafael Ocasio that highlights the historical importance of these tales and the Jíbaro cultural values they impart. These vibrant, funny, and poignant stories will give readers unique insights into Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage. Esta nueva y emocionante antología reúne cuentos populares puertorriqueños que fueron transmitidos oralmente durante generaciones antes de ser finalmente transcritos comenzando en 1914 por el equipo del famoso antropólogo Franz Boas. Estos encantadores cuentos ofrecen a los lectores un vistazo a la imaginación y las aspiraciones de los jíbaros, los campesinos de Puerto Rico. Algunas historias brindan un distintivo toque caribeño a cuentos clásicos como "Blanca Nieves" y "Cenicienta". Otros ficcionalizan la vida de personajes históricos locales, como el famoso pirata Roberto Cofresí, representado como una figura al estilo de Robin Hood, quien subvierte el orden social colonial. La colección también presenta personajes locales tan queridos como Cucarachita Martina, la amable cucaracha que se enamora de Ratoncito Pérez, su devoto esposo ratón que le trae deliciosa comida. Incluyendo una nueva traducción al inglés de estos cuentos populares, así como las versiones originales en español, la colección también contiene una introducción del historiador literario Rafael Ocasio, quien destaca la importancia histórica de estos cuentos y los valores culturales del jíbaro que éstos imparten en los relatos. Estas historias vibrantes, divertidas y conmovedoras brindarán a los lectores una visión única de la rica herencia cultural de Puerto Rico. Introducción en español (https://d3tto5i5w9ogdd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/03154419/Ocasio_Cuentos_Intro_Espan%CC%83ol.pdf)

Author: John Bierhorst
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 0307426580
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402

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Over one hundred stories showcasing the wisdom and artistry of one the world’s richest folktale traditions—the first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language. Gathered from twenty countries and combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America, the stories brought together here represent a core collection of classic Latin American folktales. Among the essential characters are the quiet man's wife who knew the Devil's secrets, the three daughters who robbed their father's grave, and the wife in disguise who married her own husband—not to mention the Bear's son, the tricksters Fox and Monkey, the two compadres, and the classic rogue Pedro de Urdemalas. Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library edition is unprecedented in size and scope, including riddles, folk prayers, and fables never before translated into English.

Author: Ali Wakefield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780590273558
Category : Counting
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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Book Description
When Roy tries to keep a flock of crows away from his corn crop, it appears that these birds know how to count.

Author: Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780785787426
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Four folktales about Puerto Rico's beloved noodlehead.

Author: Molly Friedrich
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316089125
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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After an adoptive mother tells her daughter all the reasons that she is her "real mother," the young girl realizes that her mother is right, even though they do not look alike.

Author: Andy Rash
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0439724171
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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For his birthday, Roy's friends give him a saddle and some very specific instructions:1. Find a horse. 2. Enjoy the ride!Roy has never met a horse, but he's game to try: A snake tells him to look for a creature withlegs. A crab has six legs, but he's too unfriendly to be a horse. A friendly chameleon smiles atRoy, but horses don't change colour....What's a horseless cowboy to do?This hilarious picture book perfectly demonstrates the process by which children (and scientists!)understand our world--and the silliness that will make them laugh out loud.