Kiki Kokí: La Leyenda Encantada del Coquí (Kiki Kokí the Enchanted Legend of the Coquí Frog)
- Subject
- Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Size
- 24.9 cm × 24.9 cm
- ISBN
- 9781626721326
A magical Spanish-language tale, Kiki Koki tells the story of a little Taino Indian boy who is too lazy to help his tribe prepare for the Moon Festival. To punish Kiki Koki, the Moon Goddess turns him into a tree frog. To return to his human form, he must rescue his new frog friends from dangerous pirates, and, in the process, learns that friendship takes courage, dedication, and hard work. With its vibrant illustrations, heartwarming message, and adorable hero, children will love this fun tale.
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What reviewers said
“In this Spanish-language picture book, Rodriguez presents one of the legends surrounding the unofficial symbol of Puerto Rico: the coquí. A Taíno boy, Kiki Kokí, does not like doing any work around his village. As a consequence, he is banned from attending the Moon Festival. A torrential rain sweeps the boy away and nearly drowns him until two frogs save his life. When discovering that the moon goddess has turned him into a little golden frog, Kokí is overcome with sadness. The lizard witch, Mona, tells him that he must remain in 'Frogville' (la villa de las ranas) and do good deeds for 30…
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