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Dec 14, 2021 | ISBN 9780823445059 | 3-7 years Buy
Jan 24, 2023 | Baby-3 PREORDER
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Dec 14, 2021 | ISBN 9780823445059 | 3-7 years
Jan 24, 2023 | ISBN 9780823453115 | Baby-3
Hi! ¡Hola! A friendship story in English and Spanish! ¡Un cuento de amistad en inglés y español!Hi. / Hola.My name is Joe. / Mi nombre es José.Let’s paint. / Pintemos.Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, meet at school. They paint together and learn about colors. In the end, they declare, “Let’s be friends. / Seamos amigos.Rene Colato Lainez, a teacher in a bilingual kindergarten classroom, has crafted an ingenious story that authentically and naturally uses conversation to introduce children to English and Spanish. The fun friendship story engages children, while simple words, short sentences, and a glossary reinforce learning. Nomar Perez, illustrator of best-selling children’s books as well as greeting cards, has a bright, bold, colorful, kid-pleasing style that invites readers to befriend the characters in this book.Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first and second graders who are learning to speak or read English and Spanish. A delightful reading experience for bilingual families. Named to the Tejas Star Reading List
Hi! ¡Hola! A friendship board book in English and Spanish!Hi. / Hola.My name is Joe. / Mi nombre es José.Let’s paint. / Pintemos.Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, meet at school. They paint together and learn about colors. In the end, they declare, “Let’s be friends. / Seamos amigos.”The fun friendship story with bright, bold art introduces toddlers to colors with simple words in both English and Spanish. A celebration of friendship for bilingual and monolingual families alike.
★ “This bilingual beginning reader by Laínez . . . contains a perfect blend of Spanish and English. . . . Laínez’s bilingual teaching background shows through in this well-constructed story, and the simple text works for those learning either language. . . . A fantastic addition to any early childhood classroom.”—Booklist, Starred Review “Colorful artwork and detailed pictures keep readers engaged. . . . a simple story with delightful characters for beginning readers or those learning a new language.”—School Library Journal “A joyful story gently highlighting the power of art to connect communities and individuals.”—Kirkus Reviews
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