Coquí of Borikén The Loud Noise, the Temporal and the Mighty Huracán |
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| Author:
| Osuba, Rafael A. |
| Editor:
| Osuba, Rafael A. |
| Illustrator:
| Osuba, Rafael A. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9981749-8-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2023 |
| Publisher: | Artist Studio Project Publishing LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.99 |
Book Description:
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Coquí of Borikén The 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,...
More DescriptionCoquí of Borikén The 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. 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.