Description
Description
Rafi and Rosi, the curious, fun-loving tree frog siblings, are cooking up a storm with delicious Puerto Rican treats on the menu.
Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi, are excited to help Abuela make her holiday order for sixty pasteles, a traditional Puerto Rican root vegetable dish. When Abuela discovers she is missing one key ingredient, Rafi and Rosi set out to buy it. On the way back they get to make crunchy arañitas and at home they learn Abuela's secret recipe for yummy guava shells in syrup. Later, when their friends can't come to help make the pasteles, Rafi and Rosi save the day, and the best Pasteles Making Party ensues!
Engaging and informative, this book is perfect for newly independent readers. Children will enjoy Rafi and Rosi's explorations of some of their favorite foods.
Check out the other titles in this series:
RAFI AND ROSI - RAFI AND ROSI CARNIVAL! - RAFI AND ROSI PIRATES! - RAFI AND ROSI MUSIC! - RAFI AND ROSI MENU!
About the Author
About the Author
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. Learn more at luludelacre.com.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
* "Strike[s] a good balance between repetition and introducing more elevated vocabulary. . . . Perfect for the bilingual or bicultural reader." -- Booklist, starred review
"This sweet early reader, part of a series about tree frog siblings, will appeal to aspiring chefs and fans of beginning readers with kid-relevant issues and resolutions. . . . This is a fun read for primary school students and a must buy in either version." -- School Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information

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