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Let's Be Friends / Seamos Amigos - (My Friend, Mi Amigo) by  René Colato Laínez (Board Book) - 1 of 1

Let's Be Friends / Seamos Amigos - (My Friend, Mi Amigo) by René Colato Laínez (Board Book)

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Highlights

  • Hi!
  • 2-5 Years
  • 5.9" x 4.6" Board Book
  • 28 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Hispanic & Latino
  • Series Name: My Friend, Mi Amigo

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About the Book



"Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, meet at school. They paint together and learn about colors. In the end, they declare, "Let's be friends. / Seamos amigos.""--



Book Synopsis



Hi! ¡Hola! A friendship board book in English and Spanish!

Hi. / Hola.
My name is Joe. / Mi nombre es José.
Let's paint. / Pintemos.

Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, meet at school. They paint together and learn about colors. In the end, they declare, "Let's be friends. / Seamos amigos."

The fun friendship story with bright, bold art introduces toddlers to colors with simple words in both English and Spanish. A celebration of friendship for bilingual and monolingual families alike.



Review Quotes




★ "This bilingual beginning reader by Laínez . . . contains a perfect blend of Spanish and English. . . . Laínez's bilingual teaching background shows through in this well-constructed story, and the simple text works for those learning either language. . . . A fantastic addition to any early childhood classroom."--Booklist, Starred Review

"Colorful artwork and detailed pictures keep readers engaged. . . . a simple story with delightful characters for beginning readers or those learning a new language."--School Library Journal

"A joyful story gently highlighting the power of art to connect communities and individuals."--Kirkus Reviews



About the Author



René Colato Laínez is the author of several bilingual picture books, including Senor Pancho Had a Rancho, Vamonos! Let's Go!, and Playing Lotería, which was nominated for the Tejas Star Book Award - the K-6 bilingual counterpart to the Texas Bluebonnet Award. He lives in California, where he teaches a bilingual kindergarten class. Through his work as both an author and an educator, he hopes to help all children develop positive self-images.

Nomar Perez grew up in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where "an amazing array of colors, sounds, and flavors" influenced his artistic life. He is the illustrator of two 2017 Amazon Best Sellers: All Day Long, God Loves Me and Everywhere I Go, God is With Me. He is also a staff artist at American Greetings. Nomar currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dimensions (Overall): 5.9 Inches (H) x 4.6 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 2-5 Years
Number of Pages: 28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Hispanic & Latino
Series Title: My Friend, Mi Amigo
Publisher: Holiday House
Theme: General
Format: Board Book
Author: René Colato Laínez
Language: Spanish
Street Date: February 14, 2023
TCIN: 86541140
UPC: 9780823453115
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-2323
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 4.6 inches width x 5.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.4 pounds
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Q: Is this book available in multiple languages?

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  • A: Yes, the book is written in both English and Spanish.

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Q: What is the main theme of the story?

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  • A: The story focuses on friendship and learning about colors through art.

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Q: What type of art style is used in the book?

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  • A: The book features bright, bold artwork that engages young readers.

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Q: What age group is this board book intended for?

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  • A: The board book is suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years.

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Q: Who illustrated the book?

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  • A: The book is illustrated by Nomar Perez.

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