English only – Large Print
Osuba, Rafael A (Author), Osuba, Rafael a (Illustrator)
[Spanish Forthcoming]
ISBN: 978-0998174983 [HC] – Click To Purchase
Summary: Coquí the tree 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 Borikén.
Includes appendix of terminology.
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.
Tora also shares with them how to identify the warning signs of a potential approaching storm or a mighty hurricane.