(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 398.2 Ote Bel)
Belpré herself wrote this retelling of a classic folk tale from Puerto Rico. Otè is a poor man who must search the forest for food to feed his family. In the forest, he stumbles across the devil and tries to steal his food. When he’s caught, Otè must carry the devil on his back to his home, where the devil eats all the family’s food. Will Otè be able to rid his house of the devil before starving? Illustrated by Paul Galdone. Recommended for ages 4–8.