TINY TRAVELERS PUERTO RICO TREASURE QUEST

In this new addition to the Tiny Travelers series, young armchair travelers go on a treasure hunt to the island of Puerto Rico.

Following the same format as other books in the series, the book starts with a double-page map of Puerto Rico. The map includes illustrations of the objects readers will have to keep an eye out for as they read the book, as well as a few quick facts about Puerto Rico. Busy and colorful double-page spreads inform children about the island: its love for celebrations; a style of music known as “Bomba”; some of the typical foods such as “mofongo” and “arroz con gandules”; the magical experience of seeing bioluminescence in Vieques; or exploring the rainforest of “El Yunque.” The information is presented in rhyming text; each page also includes a “DID YOU KNOW” tidbit, expanding on the information presented with a quick, fun extra. Readers are also directed to find a hidden object, usually depicted with “a glow” around it, though that yellow aura is not always easy to find against warm-colored backgrounds. A few words are presented in Spanish in boldface, accompanied by their phonetic pronunciations. As with the other series entries, there is a commercial side to the outing, as readers are encouraged to visit the website, where they can purchase related material.

An engaging and enjoyable introduction to Puerto Rico.