Juan Bob Goes to Work

Juan Bob Goes to Work
Author: Marisa Montes
Publisher: Rayo
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2006-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780060882273

Although he tries to do exactly as his mother tells him, foolish Juan Bobo keeps getting things all wrong.

Juan Bobo and the Pig

Juan Bobo and the Pig
Author:
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1993
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

While his mother goes to church, Juan cares for the pig with humorous results.

Juan Bobo

Juan Bobo
Author: Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995
Genre:
ISBN: 9780785787426

Four folktales about Puerto Rico's beloved noodlehead.

Juan Bobo and the Bag of Gold

Juan Bobo and the Bag of Gold
Author: Virginia Schomp
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1608706087

Juan Bobo is a Puerto Rican folk character who is a naive, happy-go-lucky trickster that can�t do anything right. His personality has inspired songs, literary compositions and theater while his tale, is a part of a larger tradition that spans several world cultures. This jovial book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts the folktale from diverse cultures and defines words unique to the story.

Juan Bobo Sends the Pig to Mass

Juan Bobo Sends the Pig to Mass
Author: Ari Acevedo
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-12-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684440114

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: In Puerto Rico, there are many stories about Juan Bobo, a young man with a good heart, but little common sense. In this tale, Juan Bobo’s mother tells him to take care of their pig while she goes to church. When the pig won’t stop grunting, Juan Bobo decides that the pig must want to go to church as well.

Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico / Cuentos folklóricos de las montañas de Puerto Rico

Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico / Cuentos folklóricos de las montañas de Puerto Rico
Author: Rafael Ocasio
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2021-05-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1978823010

This exciting new anthology gathers together Puerto Rican folktales that were passed down orally for generations before finally being transcribed beginning in 1914 by the team of famous anthropologist Franz Boas. These charming tales give readers a window into the imaginations and aspirations of Puerto Rico’s peasants, the Jíbaro. Some stories provide a distinctive Caribbean twist on classic tales including “Snow White” and “Cinderella.” Others fictionalize the lives of local historical figures, such as infamous pirate Roberto Cofresí, rendered here as a Robin Hood figure who subverts the colonial social order. The collection also introduces such beloved local characters as Cucarachita Martina, the kind cockroach who falls in love with Ratoncito Pérez, her devoted mouse husband who brings her delicious food. Including a fresh English translation of each folktale as well as the original Spanish version, the collection also contains an introduction from literary historian Rafael Ocasio that highlights the historical importance of these tales and the Jíbaro cultural values they impart. These vibrant, funny, and poignant stories will give readers unique insights into Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage. Esta nueva y emocionante antología reúne cuentos populares puertorriqueños que fueron transmitidos oralmente durante generaciones antes de ser finalmente transcritos comenzando en 1914 por el equipo del famoso antropólogo Franz Boas. Estos encantadores cuentos ofrecen a los lectores un vistazo a la imaginación y las aspiraciones de los jíbaros, los campesinos de Puerto Rico. Algunas historias brindan un distintivo toque caribeño a cuentos clásicos como "Blanca Nieves" y "Cenicienta". Otros ficcionalizan la vida de personajes históricos locales, como el famoso pirata Roberto Cofresí, representado como una figura al estilo de Robin Hood, quien subvierte el orden social colonial. La colección también presenta personajes locales tan queridos como Cucarachita Martina, la amable cucaracha que se enamora de Ratoncito Pérez, su devoto esposo ratón que le trae deliciosa comida. Incluyendo una nueva traducción al inglés de estos cuentos populares, así como las versiones originales en español, la colección también contiene una introducción del historiador literario Rafael Ocasio, quien destaca la importancia histórica de estos cuentos y los valores culturales del jíbaro que éstos imparten en los relatos. Estas historias vibrantes, divertidas y conmovedoras brindarán a los lectores una visión única de la rica herencia cultural de Puerto Rico. Introducción en español (https://d3tto5i5w9ogdd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/03154419/Ocasio_Cuentos_Intro_Espan%CC%83ol.pdf)

Bobo's Magic Wishes

Bobo's Magic Wishes
Author: Janet Palazzo-Craig
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1996
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780395943076

A man is offered seven wishes by a magical horse, which he inadvertently uses to gain the favor of a sad princess.

Paco and the Witch

Paco and the Witch
Author:
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9780525675013

A young boy is trapped by a crafty witch who will not free him unless he can guess her name.

The Best Story Wins

The Best Story Wins
Author: John Bobo
Publisher: Tower Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN: 9781932056952

Real advice for new & experienced prosecutors from an author that has lived the District Attorney's life.

Speculative Fiction for Dreamers

Speculative Fiction for Dreamers
Author: Alex Hernandez
Publisher: Mad Creek Books
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2021-09-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9780814257982

An array of tantalizing new works from some of the most exciting Latinx creators working in the speculative vein today, for teenagers and up.