The tale of two giraffes--one English-speaking and one Spanish-speaking--who overcome the language barrier to forge a friendship.
Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City, grew up in the great state of Texas, and now resides in Brooklyn. She has illustrated four previous books for children, including Maria Had a Little Llama, a Pura Belpre Honor Book. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She's delighted to still be doing both. andillustrations.com
Praise for How Do You Say? / ?Como se dice?: Young children will delight in the antics of two endearing giraffes in this bilingual picture book. --School Library Journal This charming story is as light as air yet carries heft. --Kirkus Reviews As appealing to look at as it is to listen to, this book... provides opportunities to bring together those learning English, learning Spanish, or just learning how to make new friends and amigos. --The Horn Book Dominguez's bold, playful pictures keep the focus squarely on the giraffes' one-on-one interactions as she demonstrates something that many children know intuitively: speaking different languages is a minor detail when it comes to making new friends. --Publishers Weekly Praise for Maria Had a Little Llama / Maria tenia una llamita: "A fresh and enjoyable reimagining of a traditional children's rhyme." --Kirkus Reviews "A solid addition to a bilingual storytime program." --The Bulletin
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