Pura's Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories

by Annette Bay Pimentel

Book Overview

A lyrical, vibrant tribute to the amazing life and legacy of Pura Belpr , a lauded storyteller, librarian, and pioneer of bilingual storytimes

Pura's abuela always has a cuento to share. She crows Qui-qui-ri-qu for Se or Gallo, booms Borom, Borom for Se or Zapo, and tells of a beautiful cockroach who loves a mouse. Pura clings to these stories like coqu es cling to green leaves.

When Pura grows up and moves...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419749412
• ISBN13: 9781419749414
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.6" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3