Shake It, Morena!: And Other Folklore from Puerto Rico [Paperback]

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand (Author), Lulu Delacre (Illustrator)

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Gr. 3-5, younger for reading aloud. From the opening "Waking Up Song" to the final bedtime tune, "The Song of El Coqui," this collection features games, counting rhymes, and riddles as well as familiar children's songs from the author's native Puerto Rico. Taken from classrooms and playgrounds, each selection is accompanied by a brief footnote that explains cultural background or clarifies differences in Puerto Rican Spanish. Directions are clear and easy to follow, and music for the songs is appended. The single folktale, "Legend of the Hummingbird," can be found elsewhere, but most of these games and activities are almost impossible to locate in other library materials. The watercolor illustrations are filled with tropical plants, landscapes, and animals, including 27 lizards children can hunt for in the book. People of all shades and ages eat, dance, sing, and cavort. A fine multicultural title for classrooms, this is also recommended for settings where children sing, play, and have fun. Linda Perkins
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press; Bilingual edition (May 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822570262
• ISBN-13: 978-0822570264
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.7 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Cheki-Morena" as we used to say--, October 18, 2002

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Carmen Red "Carmen Red" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shake It, Morena (Library Binding)

This book is a true treasure for all of us that indeed used to play these games and sing these songs. You won't be dissapointed, this book is written in excellent quality of chosen words so everyone can understand. At the same time the illustrations are exquisite, colorful and nostalgic of my beautiful Puerto Rico. This book Enriches and makes our Traditions noted. It is wonderful that it is bilingual also! Share it with your kids! I love it!!<P

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific bilingual story packed with games and insights., March 29, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shake It, Morena (Library Binding)

Lulu Delacre illustrates this mix of games, songs, rhymes and stories from Puerto Rico. The foundation follows a little girl throughout her day from awakening to bedtime, drawing upon her Puerto Rican traditions and providing a bilingual story of her customs and experiences. Basic reading skills will enhance this account, packed with games and insights.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mi infancia, September 12, 2010

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Nilda E. Lugo - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shake It, Morena!: And Other Folklore from Puerto Rico (Paperback)

Un viaje a mi niñez. Ahora puedo enseñar a mis hijos a jugar los juegos que yo jugaba en mi infancia. Me encanta y lo recomiendo si vivez en los Estados Unidos y no recuerdas las canciones y juegos.