Wednesday, October 24, 2018

How Are You? Como Estas? by Angela Dominguez- OPTIONAL


How Are You? Como Estas? by Angela Dominguez, PICTURE BOOK.  Henry Holt and Company, 2018. $18. 9781250126863

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K- OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Two giraffes and an ostrich become friends and speak to one another in alternating English and Spanish. The giraffes ask the ostrich a lot of questions about her feelings, but the feeling that she has the most is excitement about finding new friends.

I really liked the alternating language aspect in this book. I think it will appeal to a lot of younger readers who are interested in sounds and language and brings and inclusive aspect to the book for English Language Learners. The plot was a little lacking, with a delayed climax, but little ones will enjoy the pictures and identifying with the emotions.

Shay, High School Librarian, MLS

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