Coquí in the City (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593109038)

A heartfelt picture book based on the author-illustrator's own experiences, about a boy who moves to the U.S. mainland from Puerto Rico and realizes that New York City might have more in common with San Juan than he initially thought.

Miguel's pet frog, Coqu , is always with him: as he greets his neighbors in San Juan, buys quesitos from the panader a, and listens to his abuelo's story about meeting baseball legend Roberto Clemente. Then Miguel learns that he and his parents are moving to the U.S. mainland, which means leaving his beloved grandparents, home in Puerto Rico, and even Coqu behind. Life in New York City is overwhelming, with unfamiliar buildings, foods, and people. But when he and Mam go exploring, they find a few familiar sights that remind them of home, and Miguel realizes there might be a way to keep a little bit of Puerto Rico with him--including the love he has for Coqu --wherever he goes.

Author: Nomar Perez
ISBN-10: 0593109031
ISBN-13: 9780593109038
Publisher: Dial Books
Language: English
Published: 03/16/2021
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.80h x 9.80w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514959 / Coqui in the City


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 03/29/2021
School Library Journal 09/03/2021 pg. 1