Rafi y Rosi ¡Música!

By Lulu Delacre

Rafi and Rosi, the curious, fun-loving tree frog siblings explore the bomba, plena, and salsa music traditions of their home island, Puerto Rico.

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

Description

Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi, are excited to learn about and participate in the traditional forms of music of their native Puerto Rico. They drum and dance to the rolling and rippling beats of bomba instruments. They sing and sway with the rhythms of plena songs. And they attend a party where they eat paella and warm corn fritters and dance to the hot, spicy beat of la salsa!

Engaging and informative, the book is perfect for newly independent readers. Children will enjoy joining Rafi and Rosi on their adventures while they learn about Puerto Rico’s musical traditions and culture. Both Spanish and English versions of each book in the series are available.

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.

Reviews

  • "Pleasantly illustrated with a warm, colorful palette. . . . A great addition to any beginning reader bookshelf. "

    - Booklist
  • "Will help teachers, librarians, and parents to develop Puerto Rican cultural programs, curriculum, or home activities to extend young readers' learning. The inclusion of instructions to make one's own homemade güiro is a thoughtful addition. . . . A welcome, well-researched reflection of cultural pride in the early-reader landscape. "

    - Kirkus Reviews
  • "A hearty introduction into the different musical styles. Ideal for early fluent readers. Educators may want to pair with music to help youngsters understand the various styles."

    - School Library Journal

Paperback

  • ISBN 9780892394326
  • Price $10.95
  • Publication Date Oct 15, 2019
  • Trim Size 9 × 6 in
  • Weight 0.3125 lbs
  • Page Count 64
  • Hardcover

  • ISBN 9780892394302
  • Price $17.95
  • Publication Date Oct 15, 2019
  • Trim Size 9 × 6 in
  • Weight 0.5625 lbs
  • Page Count 64
  • Interests

  • Imprint Children's Book Press
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Readers / Intermediate
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Performing Arts / Music
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Places / Caribbean & Latin America
  • Themes Collaboration, Dance, Dual Language, Early Readers, Families, Fiction, Holidays / Traditions, Informational / Expository Nonfiction, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Music, Siblings
  • Languages Spanish
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 4 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades K - 3
  • Guided Reading L
  • Spanish Guided Reading L
  • DRA 24
  • Interest Level Grades 1 - 3
  • Intervention 20
  • Spanish Intervention 20
  • Reading Level Grades 1 - 3
  • Bebop Reading Early Fluent
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