Sana, Sana, Colita de Rana (Bilingual: English/Spanish) - by Citlali Reyes (Hardcover)

About the Book

After suffering a boo-boo while playing with her brother and her plush sidekick Mister Rana, Tina's aspiration of becoming a great wrestler is dashed. Her ouchie makes her question her dreams because, in her brother's own words, girls aren't meant to be good wrestlers. However, Tina will soon find that girls can do anything with a bit of love and sana, sana, colita de rana in her corner!

Book Synopsis

Introduce your little ones to the power of standing up when you find yourself down in both English and Spanish. 2022 Best of the Best Books, Chicago Public Library

¡Sana, sana, colita de rana! ¡Si no sanas hoy, sanarás mañana! After suffering a boo-boo while playing with her brother and her plush sidekick Mister Rana, Tina's aspiration of becoming a great wrestler is dashed. Her ouchie makes her question her dreams because, in her brother's own words, girls aren't meant to be good wrestlers. However, Tina will soon find that girls can do anything with a bit of love and sana, sana, colita de rana in her corner!

Review Quotes

"A great choice for bilingual collections, where lucha libre is a staple."--Shelley M. Diaz "School Library Journal" (7/6/2022 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Citlali Reyes is a Mexican author, illustrator, and art director with over ten years of experience in children's publishing. She has illustrated more than forty bilingual children's books with Lil' Libros and debuted as both author and illustrator with Sana, sana, colita de rana. Her work draws from childhood memories, family traditions, and everyday moments of wonder. Traveling, stargazing, and photography fuel her creative toolbox, but her greatest inspiration comes from reading with her son, whose curiosity and laughter color her world.