¡Wepa! ¡Wepa! ¡Quenepa!

Un cuento infantil, escrito en rima, sobre el delicioso fruto conocido en Puerto Rico como la "Quenepa", que crece en grandes rboles medicinales. Todo aquel que lo prueba lo ama y anhela disfrutar de su exquisito sabor. Conocido por una variedad de nombres inusuales, incluyendo Genip y Guenepa en Barbados y Jamaica, Kinnips en Hait , Mam n en Colombia, Venezuela y Am rica Central, Limoncillo en la Rep blica

Dominicana, Grosella de miel o Guaya en M xico, y Jurgay en Guatemala, las jugosas y dulces Quenepas son populares en toda Am rica Latina y el Caribe. Su sabor agridulce le ha valido el apodo de Lima Espa ola en los Estados Unidos y otros pa ses de habla inglesa. La Quenepa es un delicioso y refrescante bocadillo que ofrece un divertido alivio del calor en los ltimos meses de verano. Este fruto es muy especial y apreciado en Puerto Rico, y tambi n ha conquistado el coraz n del mundo.

Wepa, Wepa Que viva la Quenepa Llena de ilustraciones vibrantes y alegres, esta historia es a la vez agradable y f cil de leer. Un glosario informativo de referencias hist ricas y culturales enriquece este libro completo. La narrativa cautivadora y el lenguaje memorable lo convierten en una excelente adici n a cualquier biblioteca, ya sea privada, p blica, escolar o dom stica.

A children's story, written in rhyme, about the delicious fruit known in Puerto Rico as the "Quenepa," which grows on large medicinal trees. Everyone who tries it loves it and longs to enjoy its exquisite flavor. Known by a variety of unusual names, including Genip and Guenepa in Barbados and Jamaica, Kinnips in Haiti, Mam n in Colombia, Venezuela, and Central America, Limoncillo in the Dominican Republic, Grosella de miel or Guaya in Mexico, and Jurgay in Guatemala, the juicy and sweet Quenepas are popular throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Its sweet and sour taste has earned it the nickname Spanish Lime in the United States and other English-speaking countries. The Quenepa is a delicious and refreshing snack that offers a fun relief from the heat in the late summer months. This fruit is very special and appreciated in Puerto Rico, and it has also conquered the hearts of the world. Wepa, Wepa Long live the Quenepa Filled with vibrant and cheerful illustrations, this story is both enjoyable and easy to read. An informative glossary of historical and cultural references enriches this comprehensive book. The engaging narrative and memorable language make it an excellent addition to any library, whether private, public, school, or home.

BISAC Heading Suggestions:

JUV057000JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Verse

JUV070000JUVENILE FICTION / Poetry

JUV008110JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous

JUV009130JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Language

JUV050000JUVENILE FICTION / Cooking & Food

JUV074000JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural

JUV011030JUVENILE FICTION / Hispanic & Latino

JUV030040JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Caribbean & Latin America

JUV016230 JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Caribbean & Latin America

JUV029040 JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Flowers & Plants

JUV029050JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Trees & Forests

JUV043000JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner

LC Subject Heading Suggestions:

Puerto Rico - Juvenile Fiction; Picture Books; Illustrated children's books; Spanish Children's literature; Foods - Juvenile Fiction; Communities - Juvenile Fiction; Spanish Language Materials; Stories in Rhyme; Fruit - Juvenile Fiction; Wit and Humor - Juvenile Fiction