Rafi y Rosi ¡Carnaval!

By Lulu Delacre

Two Puerto Rican tree frog siblings learn about science and social studies topics during their adventures on their island home in this chapter book series in Spanish.

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This book is also available in English
Rafi and Rosi Carnival!
By Lulu Delacre

Description

It’s time for Carnival! Puerto Rico’s joyous holiday is full of sights and sounds to explore. Rosi is determined to show Rafi the best way to enjoy the parade, while Rafi has a plan to make his sister queen for a day. But when Rafi scares Rosi with his terrible vejigante mask, Rosi decides it’s time to teach her brother a lesson. This little sister has a few tricks up her sleeve too!

In this chapter book series, Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi, explore their surroundings and learn about the traditions, plants, animals, and environment of Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy the adventures of these curious siblings and will relate to their special bond as brother and sister. Both Spanish and English versions of each book in the series are available.

Check out the other titles in this series: RAFI Y ROSI • RAFI Y ROSI ¡CARNAVAL! • RAFI Y ROSI ¡PIRATAS! • RAFI Y ROSI ¡MÚSICA! • RAFI Y ROSI ¡MENÚ!

About the Creators

Lulu Delacre

Lulu Delacre, three-time Pura Belpré Award honoree and winner of an Orbis Pictus Honor, is the illustrator of numerous award-winning books, several of which she also wrote or compiled. Her books include fiction and nonfiction and range from picture books to young adult titles. Delacre was born and grew up in Puerto Rico, where she loved to draw pictures, enjoy nature, and partake of the culture and traditions of her native island. Her experiences there are the inspiration for many of her works. Delacre and her husband live in Washington, DC. luludelacre.com.

Awards

  • Best Children's Books of the Year in Spanish

    Bank Street College of Education

Reviews

  • "Delacre affectionately depicts the brief conflicts and abiding love between this busy duo. . . . The verve with which Rosi approaches the panoply of childish emotions will jibe with kids fresh from such mastery themselves."

    - Kirkus Reviews
  • "These frog siblings are mischievous, but it is clear that they love and appreciate one another. Their emotions and experiences are universal to childhood. The charming cartoon illustrations are integral to the amusing text."

    - School Library Journal

Paperback

  • ISBN 9780892393800
  • Price $11.95
  • Publication Date Feb 15, 2016
  • Trim Size 8.8 × 5.8 × 0.2 in
  • Weight 0.3125 lbs
  • Page Count 64
  • Interests

  • Imprint Children's Book Press
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Readers / Intermediate
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Places / Caribbean & Latin America
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Non-Religious
  • Themes Animal / Biodiversity / Plant Adaptations, Animals, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Environment / Nature, Fiction, Friendship, Holidays / Traditions, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Multiple Ethnicities Represented, Nature / Science, Siblings
  • Languages Spanish
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 4 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades K - 3
  • Guided Reading M
  • DRA 24
  • Intervention 20
  • Spanish Intervention 20
  • Reading Level 2
  • Bebop Reading Early Fluent
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