Martina is a beautiful cockroach ready for marriage. With so
many suitors, her Cuban Abuela advised her to spill coffee in their shoes, and
it worked. "The Coffee Test" got the suitors so angry that it not
only made them lose their temper, but they revealed their true intentions.
Ready to give up, Abuela introduces her to a shy mouse that has been there all
along, and to her surprise he has a Cuban grandmother, too!
Evaluation
Criteria: Cultural Markers
Martina the Beautiful
Cockroach is an excellent example of cultural markers in a children’s
picture book. The vibrant colors, lush scenery and touch of Spanish all lend
authenticity to this retelling of a Cuban folktale. The illustrations suggest the
culture of the character and setting with warm, vibrant shades. The variety of
characters, from the pompous rooster to the kind Perez show that the story
doesn’t paint any group in a stereotypical way, instead showing the varied
personalities present both in the story and in life.
Book Resources:
http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=9095
Book Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z28ChgqayU4
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