Written and illustrated by: Daniel Moretón.
This tale has been told orally, read aloud, and passed in families for generations to another. Pura Belpré was from Puerto Rico, where there is a long history of oral storytelling. She wrote stories from her native country. One Of those, Perez y martina, has been retold by many authors.
The ending changes between retelling but the story remains the same, Martina, a beautiful cockroach has suitors asking her to marry them. She makes a plan and meets the love of her life. Together they live happily ever after. The suitor changes: Ratoncito Perez or a Quiet Cricket.
Book submitted by: Ms Rosie.