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After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mother takes him and his younger brother, who has Down syndrome, to Puerto Rico to visit relatives they do not remember or have never met, and while there Marcus starts searching for his father, who left their family ten years ago and is somewhere on the island.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First Children's book Press edition.
Language
Español
Description
"Two tree frogs, mischievous Rafi and his younger sister Rosi, enjoy the events of Puerto Rico's Carnival season. Includes additional factual information and activities about the topics covered in the story"--
7) Rafi y Rosi
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Language
Español
Description
Rafi Coquí y su hermanita Rosi juegan en la arena de la playa, van a acampar junto a la bahía, y tratan de trasplantar un árbol mangle. Así aprenden algo sobre las plantas y los animales de Puerto Rico.
Two tree frogs, mischievous Rafi and his younger sister Rosi, learn about the plants and animals of Puerto Rico together.
8) Hurricane
Author
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
A young boy describes the experiences of his family when a hurricane hits their home on the island of Puerto Rico.
9) Storm blown
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In San Juan, Puerto Rico, Alejandro worries about his great-uncle while helping guests at a resort, and in New Orleans, Emily worries about her sick brother, as a major hurricane rages, changing both their lives forever.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
¡Ven al Castillo del Morro junto a Rafi y Rosi! Ríete de sus travesuras y junto a los divertidos coquíes descubre la historia pirata de Puerto Rico.
"Rafi and Rosi, two curious tree frogs, explore Puerto Rico's El Morro Fort, where they pretend to be pirates in battle, find pirate treasure, and discover a haunted sentry box"--
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"A medida que el sol se pone sobre otro hermoso día en la Playita del Condado en Puerto Rico, Meli no quiere regresar a casa. Le encanta el océano más que nada en este mundo, y quedándole solo cinco minutos en la playa, ella sabe exactamente dónde quisiera pasar todo su tiempo: las pozas de marea. Mientras Meli mira dentro de las pozas, se encuentra con un congrejo, Jaiba, que la lleva a una aventura submarina de ensueño. Jaiba le enseña...
Author
Pub. Date
2005.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
While preparing for Christmas in Puerto Rico, seven-year-old Esmeralda asks the Three Magi for a baby doll like her cousin's, but when they bring something else instead she gains a deeper understanding of the meaning of the holiday.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Co-quai, co-quai! The coquai frogs sing to Elena from her family's beloved mango tree--their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, "You are home, you are safe." But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows"--
16) Storm dog
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When Scout and his master Matt arrive in Puerto Rico in the wake of a hurricane, the dog they are fostering, Rosita, runs off into the forest, prompting Scout and Matt to go in after her.
17) The squeaky door
Author
Pub. Date
2006.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When Little Boy is frightened by a squeaky bedroom door, his grandmother brings in various animals to help him feel secure enough to sleep. Includes notes on the story's origins.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family's beloved mango tree--their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, "You are home, you are safe." But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows"--
19) Mother of sharks
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
At la Playita del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli's ultimate destiny--to become the Mother of Sharks.
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