Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 32
Published: 2014
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"Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale" tells the charming story of Martina, a lovely cockroach who is searching for true love. Living in Havana, she turns to her grandmother for advice on how to choose a suitable husband. With guidance in the form of a magical coffee pot, Martina meets various suitors, including a mouse, a rooster, and a charming but foolish cat, each showcasing their unique qualities. Through humorous and whimsical adventures, Martina learns important lessons about love, identity, and the importance of being true to oneself. The tale celebrates Cuban culture and features vibrant illustrations that enhance its playful narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .
Michael Austin is the author-illustrator of Junkyard and Monsters Love Colors. He lives with his wife, artist Jing Jing Tsong, and their two children in Kona, Hawaii.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
North Carolina Children's Book Award - Junior
This book was recognised in the Junior category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.
Georgia Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production
This book was recognised by the Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production.
Golden Sower Award - Primary
This book was recognised in the Primary category of the Golden Sower Award . Just as The Sower sows seeds, symbolizing the agriculture, life and prosperity of the state, the The Golden Sower Award seeks to sow seeds of literacy in children by encouraging them to read. The award became affiliated with the Nebraska Library Association as a committee under the School, Children and Young Peoples Section of the NLA in 1985. In 2016, the committee revised the categories of books in order to better describe the generally intended reading levels of the program. The three categories are now: Picture Books: (formerly Primary) generally appropriate for K-2 children; Chapter Books: (formerly Intermediate) intended to be appropriate for grades 3-5; Novel: (formerly young adult) appropriate for grades 6-8. In 2023, the committee revised and renamed the categories, keeping similar grade level designations, but adding an additional category targeted at high school readers. Each year, thousands of Nebraskas youth participate in the Golden Sower Award by reading titles, talking about the books with others, holding book battles, voting for their favorites, and throwing celebrations for the winners.
Charlotte Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Charlotte Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Elementary
This book was recognised in the Elementary category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Irma S & James H Black Award
This book was recognised by the Irma s & James H Black Award.
Golden Sower Award - Grades K-2
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Golden Sower Award.
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.
Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration
This book was recognised by the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration.
Monarch Award
This book was recognised by the Monarch Award.
Florida Book Award
This book was recognised by the Florida Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.