The Bossy Gallito / El Gallo de Bodas: A Traditional Cuban Folktale

In this cumulative Cuban folktale, a bossy rooster dirties his beak when he eats a kernel of corn and must find a way to clean it before his parrot uncle's wedding. Includes a glossary of Spanish words and information about the different birds in the story. (Library of Congress summary)

• Nonfiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
• Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 1996 (Honor Title), Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 1996 (Honor Title)
• Format: Book
• ISBN: 9780590468435