BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Miguel lives in Puerto Rico and takes his pet frog, Coqui, everywhere. At night Coqui and the other frogs sing Miguel to sleep . One day, Miguel's parents announce that they are moving to mainland US. He will miss so many things, especially Coqui, who he leaves behind with his Abuelo. After unpacking, Miguel and his mom take a walk around the neighborhood of their new apartment while Papa is at work, and Miguel hears a familiar sound that helps him miss home less.
I loved this great story, from the wonderful sights and culture of Puerto Rico, to finding familiarity in his new community, Nomar Perez's text and pictures are perfect. I can imagine that a child from Puerto Rico will get additional happy experiences reading Coqui in the city, and maybe the adults will, too. Highly recommended, especially if your school has an immigrant population.
Lisa Librarian
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