Carmen Agra Deedy, New York Times bestselling author and one of Scholastic\'s most talented and cherished storytellers, retells a hilarious folktale set in Havana, Cuba.
But within moments of arriving -- with a gobble and a gulp -- Carina swallowed that love-sick parrot whole! And he was just the appetizer! In this Cuban retelling of a classic folktale, Carmen Agra Deedy and Henry Cole merge their talents to create a wickedly funny and inspiring picture book that proves the smallest of creatures can sometimes possess the most surprising strength!. a CAT! Hoping to win her paw, he invited her to his house for dinner. . .
This is the first collaboration by this dynamic duo! The trouble started when Pepe the parrot fell in love with .
Illustrated by the brilliant, award-winning artist, Henry Cole.
Carmen Agra Deedy, New York Times bestselling author and one of Scholastic\'s most talented and cherished storytellers, retells a hilarious folktale set in Havana, Cuba
