Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow Politics & Government This Own Voices

This Own Voices

in this irreverent and hilarious staring contest between you and a duck that never

" -- Booklist Starred Review

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The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family's beloved mango tree--their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing

Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow Politics & Government This Own Voices"Rocha's offbeat family drama, originally published almost 50 years ago, will resonate with young parents today." The New York Times "Fun to read aloud, as well as offering clever encouragement to think outside the linguistic box." Kirkus Reviews Marcelo is a curious and inventive boy who has a lot of questions, especially about words and their meanings. His parents provide him with an assortment of explanations, but as Marcelo ventures to further