Description

It’s been said…

The son of a Taíno chief fished the shores of Borikén late into the night. And while he fished, he sang a song meant for one listener only: Caguana, the spirit of love.

She listened. Every night she listened, and his song became the thing she waited for.

But Juracán, the spirit of storms, was watching too. Jealousy in an evil spirit never stays quiet for long.

…Some songs outlive the singer.

Told with the tenderness of a bedtime story and the ache of an ancient myth, The Legend of Coquí brings one of Puerto Rico’s most beloved folktales to life — the story of how the coquí frog came to be, and why the island still hears that song every single night.

Created by an elementary teacher to educate and inspire, this multicultural picture book introduces young readers to Taíno culture, Caribbean mythology, and the indigenous history of Puerto Rico through a story they’ll ask for again and again. A read-aloud favorite for ages 4–8, perfect for classrooms, homeschool lessons, and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Book 2 in the Taíno Tales series, following The Secret of the Hummingbird.