Henrique y Eli [Spanish]

By Lúcia Rocha and Liliana Martínez

Henrique y Eli is a heartwarming and relatable decodable book from the Hola Books Yellow Series, designed for early Spanish readers building fluency and confidence through systematic phonics instruction. This book features three short stories starring Henrique, his younger sister Eli, and their playful dog Chiquis-capturing real-life moments filled with humor, empathy, and imagination.

In the first story, Henrique y Eli, Henrique is excited for a playdate with his best friend F lix and his pet Rodolfo. While the kids build a castle, their dogs also learn how to get along-highlighting the importance of friendship, patience, and play.

In D a de helado, Henrique and Eli head to the ice cream shop on a hot day. When Henrique drops his cone, Eli kindly offers to share hers. This sweet story models sibling love and problem-solving in a way that feels natural and warm.

The final story, El partido de hockey, follows Henrique as he prepares for a big game with his friends. From lacing his skates to playing on the team, readers celebrate sportsmanship, effort, and the joy of movement.

Each story is crafted with decodable vocabulary and high-frequency syllables (such as qui, gue, ll, and ch), supporting early reading development while engaging children with familiar experiences and expressive illustrations.

The book also includes a nonfiction Sab as qu ? section featuring fun facts about casts, how ice cream is made, and how to play hockey-blending literacy with knowledge-building and curiosity.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: 1966061900
• ISBN13: 9781966061908
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hola Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3