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Martina gets overwhelmed by her tias. They are loud and flashy and give her a headache. Martina prefers quiet. And when she is magically transported to a beautiful island, she learns the animals there make loud noises. Except a mouse, a quiet mouse.
This beautifully illustrated picture book would make a nice bedtime story, but could also be read with a child who is missing home. The author's note mentions the Caribbean folktale "La Cucaracha Martina" so I suspect Otheguy's story might be a retelling. Clues in the text indicate the family is Caribbean.
Lisa Librarian
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