De aquí como el coquí

February 1, 2021
Grades K-3 Miguel loves living in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with his family and pet miniature frog, Coqui. He takes Coqui everywhere, whether playing baseball with his friends, listening to his grandfather's stories, or visiting the local panaderia (bakery). One day, Miguel's parents announce that they will be moving to New York, which makes Miguel feel excited but also sad because he must leave his grandparents and Coqui behind. However, it isn't long before Miguel begins to find similarities between New York City and San Juan, including a frog-filled pond in Central Park. Perez draws upon his own childhood experience of moving from Puerto Rico to Ohio, capturing the emotional experience of moving, adjusting, and remembering one's culture and origins. Bright, bustling cartoon illustrations offer readers plenty to look at as they take in the two distinct cities alongside Miguel, and the easy-to-read Spanish text further increases the story's accessibility.

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