Rafi and Rosi (I Can Read Book 3) (Spanish Edition) [Hardcover]

Lulu Delacre (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2004 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: I Can Read Book 3

Rosi Coquí's brother finds magic everywhere! Rafi Coquí can sort sand with his magic fingers. He can shoot the stars from the sky. He can even find the smallest tree in the forest -- growing down, not up. Then one day Rafi's pet hermit crab runs away. Now it's Rosi's turn to show her brother that she knows where to look for magic, too. Can she find the crab in time for them to watch it shed its shell?

This joyful tale of two curious young Puerto Rican tree frogs is charmingly illustrated in brilliant color by acclaimed author and artist Lulu Delacre. Young readers will especially enjoy sounding out a sprinkling of easy Spanish words that add flavor to the story.

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About the Author

Lulu Delacre was born in Puerto Rico, where she grew up catching lizards, drawing pictures, and listening to the evening song of the coqu#205;. She studied art first at the University of Puerto Rico and later at L'Ecole Sup#201;rieure d'Arts Graphiques, in Paris, France. Now living in Maryland with her husband and two daughters, Ms. Delacre delights in bringing her Latina heritage to life in books such as Arroz Con Leche; Shake It, Morena; and Salsa Stories.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Rayo (February 3, 2004)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0060098953
• ISBN-13: 978-0060098957
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,981,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

LULU DELACRE has been writing and illustrating children's books for almost thirty years, striving to create quality literature. Her Latino heritage and her wide ranging life experiences inform her books.

Delacre's many beloved books include Horn Book Fanfare Book, "Arroz con Leche: Popular Songs and Rhymes from Latin America" and "Salsa Stories", an IRA Outstanding International Book. "The Bossy Gallito", "Arrorro mi nino: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games" and "The Storyteller's Candle" are winners of the Pura Belpre Honor Medal for Illustration.

"Alicia Afterimage", the author's latest work is the Delacre's first book for young adults. It was written in memory of her daughter, who was killed in a car accident at the age of sixteen. After Alicia's death in 2004, Delacre interviewed twenty-two of her daughter's friends; the thoughts, emotions, and memories they shared became the basis for the book. "I believe that if this book helps bring some solace to others who must endure grief," she says, "it will have achieved its goal."

Delacre has lectured extensively throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and France. She is a grantee of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland, and has been honored both as a Maryland Woman in the Arts and as a Write from Maryland Author.

A native of Puerto Rico, Delacre lives in Maryland.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Brother and Sister Puerto Rico Coqui frog, July 22, 2010

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KSL "emma-and-me" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rafi and Rosi (Paperback)

This story is about a brother Rafi & his sister Rosi Coqui. Coqui frogs are found in Puerto Rico and are also a beloved symbol of Puerto Rico.

This book is a Level 3 in the An I Can Read Book which is for Reading Alone. It has 3 chapters and a glossary that is actually in the front of the book, which is so very smart rather than in the back of the book. The glossary gives the phonetic spelling of the words and a definition of the word. This book is 3 stories in 1 book.

1st chapter Magic Finger

2nd Fallen Stars

3rd Baby Trees


What is nice about this book is that on page 61 - 63 is a Did You Know About...

which basically gives your child more information about each story. The Coqui is a tiny tree frog. And tells of how it got it's name from it's song. Other information included are that the beaches of Puerto Rico has iron flecks in it, as well as Mangroves, Hermit Crabs and Parguera Bioluminescent Bay which is located in the little town of Lajuas off the southern coast of Puerto Rico, and it's algae "glows" at night. Now, I want to go to Puerto Rico and see the frogs and glowing algae, and special sand... all because of this book. The book is also beautifully illustrated.

I found this book at our local library, I hope your library has a copy until the re-release this book. There is also a 2nd book in this series called Rafi and Rosi Carnival.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Cutest Frogs since Frog&Toad, April 3, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Rafi and Rosi (I Can Read Book 3) (Spanish Edition) (Hardcover)

Rafi and Rosi have a charming sibling relationship in which Rafi is the wise older brother who tricks Rosi into believing that he can perform magic. Of course, these various supernatural feats turn out to be scientific facts regarding magnetism, bioluminescence, and plant growth. The scientific aspect of the story appeals to young readers who may feel that they're being let in on a 'grown-up' secret and adds an educational twist to the book that appeals to parents and teachers.

I particularly enjoy the tender and spunky characterization of Rafi and Rosi. Rosi is naive and trusting, but she also angers when her brother tricks her, and reveals a personal strength in the last chapter, thus making her a typically complex 5 year old. She also has the delicate manners of Shirley Temple without the contrived sweetness. Rafi is a boastful know-it-all, but he genuinely loves Rosi, and this affection comes through in the light-filled illustrations.

In fact, one of the great strengths of this book is its gorgeous pictorial execution. Many easy readers have repetitive layouts, but Delacre's pushes the boundaries of the format and includes richly detailed stories within the illustrations. Looking through the pictures is a delight that immerses the reader in brilliant tropical colors and scenes.

This is my favorite of Delacre's books. The stories are entertaining, the characters are well-developed, and Puerto Rico is beautifully shown in the illustrations.