Rafi and Rosi (I Can Read Book 3) - Hardcover

Delacre, Lulu

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060098953 ISBN 13: 9780060098957

Publisher: Rayo, 2004

Synopsis

Rosi Coquí's brother finds magic everywhere! Rafi Coquí can sort sand with his magic fingers. He can shoot the stars from the sky. He can even find the smallest tree in the forest -- growing down, not up. Then one day Rafi's pet hermit crab runs away. Now it's Rosi's turn to show her brother that she knows where to look for magic, too. Can she find the crab in time for them to watch it shed its shell?

This joyful tale of two curious young Puerto Rican tree frogs is charmingly illustrated in brilliant color by acclaimed author and artist Lulu Delacre. Young readers will especially enjoy sounding out a sprinkling of easy Spanish words that add flavor to the story.

About this title

About the Author:

Lulu Delacre was born in Puerto Rico, where she grew up catching lizards, drawing pictures, and listening to the evening song of the coqu#205;. She studied art first at the University of Puerto Rico and later at L'Ecole Sup#201;rieure d'Arts Graphiques, in Paris, France. Now living in Maryland with her husband and two daughters, Ms. Delacre delights in bringing her Latina heritage to life in books such as Arroz Con Leche; Shake It, Morena; and Salsa Stories.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-3--This book features three easy-to-read stories about two Puerto Rican tree frogs, enterprising Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi. In the first story, Rafi announces that for a nickel, he'll turn gray sand white or black. Actually, he's passing a magnet under his sandbox and he manages to trick Rosi and a couple of friends before he is found out. Next, he almost convinces Rosi that the stars have fallen from the sky and are twinkling in the bay. It's the algae in the water that causes the sea to shimmer with bioluminescence (explained in an epilogue). Finally, it is Rosi's turn to help her big brother out when his beloved pet, a cobito,or small hermit crab, disappears. The teasing banter and tender rapport between the siblings are the most appealing features of these stories. Delacre's brightly colored cartoon illustrations add detail and a light touch. There is also a helpful glossary of Spanish words/phrases, and an appended "Did You Know About..." section adds some interesting facts about Puerto Rico.--Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Rayo
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060098953
• ISBN 13: 9780060098957
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Delacre Lulu