We Play Soccer / Jugamos Al Fútbol

By: Colato Laínez, René

Joe speaks English. He loves soccer. Jos habla espa ol. A Jos le gusta el f tbol. This English-Spanish bilingual story is now available as a board book

Hola, Joe. / Hi, Jos .
I have my uniform. /Tengo mi uniforme.
I am ready. / Estoy listo.

Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, are on the same soccer team. They have their uniforms and their cleats. They can both juggle the ball. And when the coach lets them in the game, both Joe and Jos score goals. "We win," says Joe. "Ganamos," says Jos .

A delightful reading experience, this book is perfect for toddlers in bilingual families.

Ren Colato La nez, 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.

Ren was raised in El Salvador and Nomar in Puerto Rico.

You will also like the board book edition of Let's Be Friends, Seamos Amigos, by Ren Colato La nez; illustrated by Nomar Perez.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823462587
• ISBN13: 9780823462582
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.7" x 6.1"
• Age Range: 3 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool