Keepsake Stories Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: Martina, la hermosa cucaracha

GRADES PK–3: This 32 page storybook follows the young and beautiful cockroach, Martina, on her quest for a husband who is pure of heart.

CULTURAL STORYTELLING: This traditional Hispanic folktale with original illustrations, told in bold English and Spanish, captures a child's interest while engaging them with a story that fosters reading and cultural literacy.

FEATURES: With English and Spanish translations, this storybook is a great resource for strengthening reading skills and foreign language comprehension.

FAMILY STORYTIME: Reading together is a great way to bond with your child while also fostering communication, understanding, and a lifelong love for reading.

BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the Keepsake Stories collection to create the perfect library that will enchant readers time and time again!

| English-Spanish Version In this traditional Hispanic folktale, set in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, readers will follow the story of the beautiful young cockroach Martina. Children will eagerly continue reading to learn of Martina’s quest to find a husband who is pure of heart. | Dona Julia has a plan to help Martina find love, but is anyone worthy? In this retelling of a classic Puerto Rican folk tale, children follow along for Martina's search for true love.