Coquí in the City
Miguel's pet frog, Coquí, is always with him: as he greets his neighbors in San Juan, buys quesitos from the panadería, and listens to his abuelo's story about meeting baseball legend Roberto Clemente. Then Miguel learns that he and his parents are moving to the U.S. mainland, which means leaving his beloved grandparents, home in Puerto Rico, and even Coquí behind. Life in New York City is overwhelming, with unfamiliar buildings, foods, and people. But when he and Mamá go exploring, they find a few familiar sights that remind them of home, and Miguel realizes there might be a way to keep a little bit of Puerto Rico with him — including the love he has for Coquí — wherever he goes.
Culture/Community: Puerto Rican
Themes for Children: My Feelings, My Home, Food, and Clothes, My Neighborhood, The Big City, Animals and Pets, Science, Nature, and the Outdoors, Immigration
Format: Picture Book
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: Puerto Rican Stories: Books for Children, Immigrant Stories: A New Home, Life in the City: Books for Young Children, Between Two Worlds: Hispanic Heritage, A World Filled with Wonder, My Pets: Books for Young Children, Baseball: Diverse Books for Kids, Tales of Courage: Hispanic Heritage, Books for Kids: When Things Change
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