Juan Bobo and the Pig

Juan Bobo and the Pig

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Publisher: Dutton Juvenile

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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While his mother goes to church, Juan cares for the pig with humorous results.


Paco and the Witch

Paco and the Witch

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Publisher: Dutton Juvenile

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780525675013

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A young boy is trapped by a crafty witch who will not free him unless he can guess her name.


Firefly Summer

Firefly Summer

Author: Pura Belpré

Publisher: Arte Publico Press

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781558856349

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At a plantation in rural Puerto Rico around the turn of the century the foreman pursues the mystery surrounding his family.


Juan Bob Goes to Work

Juan Bob Goes to Work

Author: Marisa Montes

Publisher: Rayo

Published: 2006-09-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780060882273

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Although he tries to do exactly as his mother tells him, foolish Juan Bobo keeps getting things all wrong.


Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico / Cuentos folklóricos de las montañas de Puerto Rico

Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico / Cuentos folklóricos de las montañas de Puerto Rico

Author: Rafael Ocasio

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Published: 2021-05-17

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1978823010

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This exciting new anthology gathers together Puerto Rican folktales that were passed down orally for generations before finally being transcribed beginning in 1914 by the team of famous anthropologist Franz Boas. These charming tales give readers a window into the imaginations and aspirations of Puerto Rico’s peasants, the Jíbaro. Some stories provide a distinctive Caribbean twist on classic tales including “Snow White” and “Cinderella.” Others fictionalize the lives of local historical figures, such as infamous pirate Roberto Cofresí, rendered here as a Robin Hood figure who subverts the colonial social order. The collection also introduces such beloved local characters as Cucarachita Martina, the kind cockroach who falls in love with Ratoncito Pérez, her devoted mouse husband who brings her delicious food. Including a fresh English translation of each folktale as well as the original Spanish version, the collection also contains an introduction from literary historian Rafael Ocasio that highlights the historical importance of these tales and the Jíbaro cultural values they impart. These vibrant, funny, and poignant stories will give readers unique insights into Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage. Esta nueva y emocionante antología reúne cuentos populares puertorriqueños que fueron transmitidos oralmente durante generaciones antes de ser finalmente transcritos comenzando en 1914 por el equipo del famoso antropólogo Franz Boas. Estos encantadores cuentos ofrecen a los lectores un vistazo a la imaginación y las aspiraciones de los jíbaros, los campesinos de Puerto Rico. Algunas historias brindan un distintivo toque caribeño a cuentos clásicos como "Blanca Nieves" y "Cenicienta". Otros ficcionalizan la vida de personajes históricos locales, como el famoso pirata Roberto Cofresí, representado como una figura al estilo de Robin Hood, quien subvierte el orden social colonial. La colección también presenta personajes locales tan queridos como Cucarachita Martina, la amable cucaracha que se enamora de Ratoncito Pérez, su devoto esposo ratón que le trae deliciosa comida. Incluyendo una nueva traducción al inglés de estos cuentos populares, así como las versiones originales en español, la colección también contiene una introducción del historiador literario Rafael Ocasio, quien destaca la importancia histórica de estos cuentos y los valores culturales del jíbaro que éstos imparten en los relatos. Estas historias vibrantes, divertidas y conmovedoras brindarán a los lectores una visión única de la rica herencia cultural de Puerto Rico. Introducción en español (https://d3tto5i5w9ogdd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/03154419/Ocasio_Cuentos_Intro_Espan%CC%83ol.pdf)


Those Calculating Crows!

Those Calculating Crows!

Author: Ali Wakefield

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780590273558

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When Roy tries to keep a flock of crows away from his corn crop, it appears that these birds know how to count.


Latin American Folktales

Latin American Folktales

Author: John Bierhorst

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2007-12-18

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 0307426580

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Over one hundred stories showcasing the wisdom and artistry of one the world’s richest folktale traditions—the first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language. Gathered from twenty countries and combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America, the stories brought together here represent a core collection of classic Latin American folktales. Among the essential characters are the quiet man's wife who knew the Devil's secrets, the three daughters who robbed their father's grave, and the wife in disguise who married her own husband—not to mention the Bear's son, the tricksters Fox and Monkey, the two compadres, and the classic rogue Pedro de Urdemalas. Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library edition is unprecedented in size and scope, including riddles, folk prayers, and fables never before translated into English.


Juan Bobo

Juan Bobo

Author: Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785787426

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Four folktales about Puerto Rico's beloved noodlehead.


You're Not My Real Mother!

You're Not My Real Mother!

Author: Molly Friedrich

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2009-10-31

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 0316089125

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After an adoptive mother tells her daughter all the reasons that she is her "real mother," the young girl realizes that her mother is right, even though they do not look alike.


The Man Book

The Man Book

Author: Otto DeFay

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2008-05-13

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780312383121

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"The Man Book" is an essential life-skills handbook--a manual for everything a modern man needs to know, such as Things Never to Say During Sex, Hottest Animated Women, Fly Fishing, and much more.