Carmen Agra Deedy, New York Times bestselling author and one of Scholastic's most talented and cherished storytellers, retells a hilarious folktale set in Havana, Cuba. Illustrated by the brilliant, award-winning artist, Henry Cole. "This fun folktale will delight readers of all ages." -- School Library Journal "Catchy text is clever through the final playfully gruesome scene." -- The Horn Book The trouble started when Pepe the parrot fell in love with . . . a CAT! Hoping to win her paw, he invited her to his house for dinner. But within moments of arriving--with a gobble and a gulp--Carina swallowed that love-sick parrot whole! And he was just the appetizer! In this Cuban retelling of a classic folktale, Carmen Agra Deedy and Henry Cole merge their talents to create a wickedly funny and inspiring picture book that proves the smallest of creatures can sometimes possess the most surprising strength! Product Details Format: Hardcover, Jacketed, Picture ISBN: 9781338749168 Page Count: 48 Trim Size: 11 x 10 Pub Date: August 2023 Fiction / Nonfiction: Fiction Ages: 4 - 8 Grades: Pre-K - 3 Imprint: Scholastic Press Subjects: Bilingual, Cuban and Cuban American, Meals Genre: Comedy and Humor, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables Language: English Guided Reading Level: GR Level M Lexile® Measure: AD650L Return Restrictions: Non-Strippable