Today we are wishing a happy book birthday to Rafi and Rosi Menu! / Rafi y Rosi ¡Menú!, written and illustrated by Lulu Delacre!
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About the Book
Rafi y Rosi, los hermanos rana arbórea curiosos y amantes de la diversión, están preparando una tormenta con deliciosas delicias puertorriqueñas en el menú.
Rafi y su hermana menor, Rosi, están entusiasmados de ayudar a la abuela a preparar su pedido navideño de sesenta pasteles, un plato tradicional puertorriqueño de verduras de raíz. Cuando la abuela descubre que le falta un ingrediente clave, Rafi y Rosi se disponen a comprarlo. En el camino de regreso podrán preparar arañitas crujientes y en casa aprenden la receta secreta de la abuela para preparar deliciosas cáscaras de guayaba en almíbar. Más tarde, cuando sus amigos no pueden ir a ayudar a preparar los pasteles, Rafi y Rosi salvan el día, ¡y se produce la mejor fiesta de preparación de pasteles!
Atractivo e informativo, este libro es perfecto para los nuevos lectores independientes. Los niños disfrutarán de las exploraciones de Rafi y Rosi de algunas de sus comidas favoritas.
Rafi and Rosi, the curious, fun-loving tree frog siblings, are cooking up a storm with delicious Puerto Rican treats on the menu.
Rafi and his younger sister, Rosi, are excited to help Abuela make her holiday order for sixty pasteles, a traditional Puerto Rican root vegetable dish. When Abuela discovers she is missing one key ingredient, Rafi and Rosi set out to buy it. On the way back they get to make crunchy arañitas and at home they learn Abuela’s secret recipe for yummy guava shells in syrup. Later, when their friends can’t come to help make the pasteles, Rafi and Rosi save the day, and the best Pasteles Making Party ensues!
Engaging and informative, this book is perfect for newly independent readers. Children will enjoy Rafi and Rosi’s explorations of some of their favorite foods.
![Background is an illustration from Rafi and Rosi Menu! by Lulu Delacre. It depicts coquí siblings Rafi and Rosi walking down a hill in Puerto Rico, a red building and local flora in the background. A quote at the top is preceded by a star and reads, “Strike[s] a good balance between repetition and introducing more elevated vocabulary. . . . Perfect for the bilingual or bicultural reader.” The quote is attributed as, “Booklist, starred review.” Below are the book covers for Rafi and Rosi Menu! / Rafi y Rosi ¡Menú!. Lee & Low Books logo. Illustrations copyright © 2025 by Lulu Delacre.](https://www.leeandlow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RARM_IGsquare-4-300x300.jpg)
Praise for Rafi and Rosi Menu! / Rafi y Rosi ¡Menú!
“★Strike[s] a good balance between repetition and introducing more elevated vocabulary. Spanish phrases and words present throughout the narrative prove perfect for the bilingual or bicultural reader. . . . Reminiscent of Arnold Lobel's beloved Frog and Toad.” — Booklist, starred review
“This sweet early reader, part of a series about tree frog siblings, will appeal to aspiring chefs and fans of beginning readers with kid-relevant issues and resolutions. . . . This is a fun read for primary school students and a must buy in either version.” — School Library Journal
WATCH: Author & Illustrator Lulu Delacre Introduces Rafi and Rosi Menu! / Rafi y Rosi ¡Menú!
WATCH: Learn How to Make Arañitas with Author & Illustrator Lulu Delacre!
This popular early reader chapter book series follows two tree frog siblings as they explore science, art, and culture on their island of Puerto Rico. Each book is available in both English and Spanish editions. The series is written and illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor-winning author and illustrator Lulu Delacre, who was born in Puerto Rico.
