KEEPSAKE STORIES: Martina is a beautiful young cockroach who is all alone. Doña Julia has a plan to help her find a husband, but is anyone worthy? Readers will follow along as they learn the story of the beautiful young cockroach Martina and her quest for a husband who is pure of heart.
BILINGUAL FOLKTALES FOR KIDS: Martina and the Beautiful Cockroach, from the Keepsake Stories multicultural collection, is set in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico and told in both Spanish and English. This beautifully illustrated story will delight readers both young and old!
INCLUDES: This 32-page story is presented in two languages. Before- and after-reading activities include crafts, writing prompts, and comprehension questions.
BENEFITS: Young readers are introduced to classic and original tales from Latin America. Bilingual stories encourage vocabulary development and foster a love of reading in two languages.
WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we've been committed to bringing out the best books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!
