Martina the Beautiful Cockroach is an interesting story that comes from a Cuban folktale. The story is about Martina's journey to find a husband. During this time, she receives advice from all her female relatives, but the one advice is one that she takes the advice from her grandmother. She states that to find the perfect suitor, you must first spill coffee on his shoes. When this happens, he will get angry, and the way he speaks to you will be the way he will speak to his wife when he gets angry at her. The story continues on as each suitor is given this test. This picture book about a Cuban folktale is illustrated wonderfully, making a cockroach look slender and beautiful. Though sometimes the illustrations might be over dramatic; it still fits perfectly with the story.
A book trailer can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNzjlmwgOes
Teachers can find ways to use this book in their lessons at http://www.vaasl.org/pdfs/Conference_Handouts/2010/Raspen%20-%20VRC%20Extensions%20part%203.pdf
Readers also enjoyed Gracias/Thanks by Pat Mora and Los Gatos Black on Halloween by Marisa Monte
Deedy, C. A., & Austin, M. (2007). Martina, the beautiful cockroach: A Cuban folktale. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree.
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