Coqu of Borikn: The Loud Noise, the Temporal and the mighty Hurac?n by Rafael A.

Description: Coqu of Borikn by Rafael A. Osuba Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Coqui 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. Publisher Description COQUÍ OF BORIKÉNThe Loud Noise, the Temporal and the mighty Huracán. [English Version]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.She also shares with them how to identify the warning signs of a potential approaching storm or a mighty hurricane. Included in the book is additional information on each of the featured endemic animals, as well as information about the island of Borikén and its history.Summary: Coqui the 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 Boriken. Includes appendix of terminology.Dewey Category: ERecommended Age: 04 - 10 yearsBISAC Heading Suggestions: JUV001010 JUVENILE FICTION; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / Survival StoriesJUV002040 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / BirdsJUV002120 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Frogs & ToadsJUV008050 JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / AnimalsJUV074000 JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & MulticulturalJUV012020 JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & EthnicJUV012070 JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Caribbean & Latin AmericanJUV024000 JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / Country LifeJUV030040 JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Caribbean & Latin AmericaJUV033000 JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / GeneralJUV029020 JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / WeatherJUV039050 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & FeelingsJUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / FriendshipJUV039090 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New ExperienceJUV039280 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Religion & FaithLC Subject suggestions: Picture BooksFrogs - Juvenile FictionCommunities - Juvenile FictionPuerto Rico - Juvenile FictionSpanish Language Materials - BilingualFear - Juvenile FictionHurricanesTainos, Indigenous Author Biography Osuba (Puerto Rican) cultural producer, visual artist, narrator, defender of the arts, author, editor, mentor and self-proclaimed Quixote, has been an artist as long as he can remember. He says "Art is all around us; it is up to us to see its beauty". Art is the vehicle he uses to stay connected to his culture. "Every person, drawing, painting, sculpture, song, dance, food and literary work has a story behind it, capturing a feeling, a memory or expression and sharing it with the world is where the magic lies". In 2016, he launched Artist Studio Project Publishing LLC, with the main purpose of helping new Latino and writers of color publish their works. This is Osubas third childrens book. He was inspired to write this story back in 2017 after hurricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rico. A hurricane that affected greatly his parents, friends and his family.He is the founder and Director of the El Quixote Festival (2015), an annual seven month long statewide collaborative festival that commemorates the writer and Spanish literary giant Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra and 400 years of "Don Quixote" two books that changed his life. He lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife of over 30 years Michelle. Osuba (Puerto Rican) cultural producer, visual artist, narrator, defender of the arts, author, editor, mentor and self-proclaimed Quixote, has been an artist as long as he can remember. He says "Art is all around us; it is up to us to see its beauty". Art is the vehicle he uses to stay connected to his culture. "Every person, drawing, painting, sculpture, song, dance, food and literary work has a story behind it, capturing a feeling, a memory or expression and sharing it with the world is where the magic lies". In 2016, he launched Artist Studio Project Publishing LLC, with the main purpose of helping new Latino and writers of color publish their works. This is Osubas third childrens book. He was inspired to write this story back in 2017 after hurricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rico. A hurricane that affected greatly his parents, friends and his family.He is the founder and Director of the El Quixote Festival (2015), an annual seven month long statewide collaborative festival that commemorates the writer and Spanish literary giant Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra and 400 years of "Don Quixote" two books that changed his life. He lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife of over 30 years Michelle. Details ISBN 099817498X ISBN-13 9780998174983 Title Coqu of Borikn Author Rafael A. Osuba Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 34 Publisher Artist Studio Project Publishing LLC GE_Item_ID:142912059; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. 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