Cover of Martina The Beautiful Cockroach by Carmen Agra Deedy, a traditional story set in Cuba for ages 5-9

Martina The Beautiful Cockroach

by Carmen Agra Deedy

Age Group: 5-9

Region: Cuba Caribbean Islands

Categories: Fairy Tales Folk Tales and Myths Animals Award Winning

Reading Format: Picture-Books

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About This Book

In this humorous retelling of a Cuban folktale, a cockroach interviews her suitors in order to decide whom to marry.