Coquí in the City
Coquí in the City by Nomar Perez is a heartfelt picture book published by Penguin on March 16, 2021. This 32-page edition, written in English, draws from the author’s own experiences to tell the story of a boy named Miguel who moves from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland. As he navigates the challenges of adapting to life in New York City, Miguel discovers that the city may share more similarities with his hometown of San Juan than he initially believed.
In this story, Miguel’s pet frog, Coquí, accompanies him as he faces the emotional journey of leaving his grandparents and familiar surroundings behind. The narrative explores themes of emigration and the significance of new experiences, highlighting the bond between Miguel and Coquí. As Miguel and his mother explore their new environment, they encounter familiar sights that evoke memories of home, illustrating the importance of carrying one’s culture and love for family, no matter where life leads.
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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, Coquí, is always with him: as he greets his neighbors in San Juan, buys quesitos from the panadería, 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 Coquí behind. Life in New York City is overwhelming, with unfamiliar buildings, foods, and people. But when he and Mamá 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 Coquí–wherever he goes.
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