Synopsis
While searching for the source of one beautiful sound, a ravishing cockroach rejects marriage proposals from a menagerie of city animals which woo her with their noises.
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 3--In search of the soft and sweet sounds she hears a mysterious suitor make, a ravishing cockroach named Martina rejects one marriage proposal after another from a variety of city creatures who woo her with jarring noises. This sentimental folktale from the Caribbean is enchantingly retold and delightfully illustrated with computer-generated art. Brightly colored and exceptionally bold in design, the hilarious figures practically leap off the pages in a splendid assortment of shapes and colors. Children will eagerly repeat the animal sounds as Martina seeks out her soul mate. Endearingly romantic and humorous in text, this lively read-aloud or read-alone choice will keep youngsters wide-eyed with excitement.--Selene S. Vasquez, Orange Brook Elementary School, FL