  | Carina Felina Author: Deedy, Carmen Agra | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
Carina Felina is an arrogant cat with an appetite so huge that she eats everything and everyone who crosses her path as she ambles through Havana--until a small crab outsmarts her and saves the day.
| Illustrator: | Cole, Henry |
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| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.60 Points: .5 Quiz: 521919 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/15/23)
School Library Journal (08/01/23)
The Hornbook (00/09/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/01/2023 K-Gr 3—What could possibly go wrong with a parrot falling in love with a cat? In spite of Pepe the parrot's best efforts—making 100 Cuban crackers and coffee—Carina Felina, the cat, is not only ungrateful but still really hungry, and swallows the parrot! In an add-on story, Carina Felina travels the city, devouring all who cross her path. Can two little crabs find a way to stop this ravenous eater? Deedy and Cole animate this tale in a most wonderful way. Deedy's text, which includes English and Spanish words, tell the story, and Cole's vivid illustrations clearly show the deliciously villainous cat with all the living things that she's devoured inside her belly, giving children a lot of details to pore over as they go. Readers will also enjoy the way Deedy carefully crafts the text so even non-Spanish speakers will be able to figure out those words. Back matter includes a glossary and a recipe for Cuban crackers. This fun folktale will delight readers of all ages. VERDICT An excellent choice for libraries needing folktales and Spanish bilingual books.—Debbie Tanner - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
