Reina Ramos: Tour Guide

By Emma Otheguy

Book Overview

"An easy reader with a simple plot, packed with all things adorable. Reina Ramos fills a need for representation and brings a metaphorical sliding glass door to classroom -libraries" --School Library Journal

Reina Ramos is a tour guide in this Level Two I Can Read story. Perfect for social emotional learning. Features Spanish vocabulary

Reina Ramos is the creation of Emma Otheguy, a children's author who writes about Latin identity. The Reina I Can Read stories have engaging illustrations from Andr s Landazabal.

Reina can't wait for her cousin's visit. At first, it's not as much fun as she'd imagined. Andr s is always talking to Abuela about people and places Reina doesn't know. But their friendship soon blossoms when Reina shares her city with Andr s.

Reina Ramos: Tour Guide is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. The story contains several Spanish words.

Acclaim for the first Reina Ramos I Can Read: Kirkus Best Book List for Early Readers 2022 and Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best List 2022

Praise for Reina Ramos Works It Out:

"A sparkling tale starring a resilient young protagonist" --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"This Level Two beginning reader contains an engaging, relatable story for emergent readers that features simple text, a sprinkling of Spanish vocabulary, and sweet illustrations on each page." --ALA Booklist

"The Spanish words and -positive messages about managing conflict and problem-solving make this a welcome addition to beginning reader collections." --School Library Journal

Also available in Spanish: Reina Ramos: la gu a tur stica

What happens when feeling left out turns into a chance to lead the way?

Social Emotional Learning: A sweet story that explores feeling left out and shows how empathy can turn jealousy into friendship.Relatable Heroine: Kids will see themselves in Reina Ramos as she deals with big feelings when her cousin Andr s comes to visit.Spanish Vocabulary: Simple Spanish words like Bienvenido and primo are woven into the story, making language learning fun and natural.Problem Solving for Kids: Reina finds a clever and kind solution when she realizes she can be a tour guide for Andr s in her own city, sharing the things she loves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063223198
• ISBN13: 9780063223196
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3