Let's Be Friends / Seamos Amigos: In English and Spanish / En Ingles Y Español

By Renae Colato Laainez and Rene Colato Lainez

Book Overview

Hi Hola A friendship story in English and Spanish Un cuento de amistad en ingl s y espa ol

Hi. / Hola.
My name is Joe. / Mi nombre es Jos .
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.

Winner of an International Latino Book Awards Gold Medal - Best Children's Fiction Picture Book - Bilingual
Named to the Tejas Star Reading List
International Latino Book Award Gold Medal
Rising Star Award from Empowering Latino Futures

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823445054
• ISBN13: 9780823445059
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2