José and El Perro
$15.43
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
23 May 2023
Summary
Join Jose as he trains his new dog in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English!
Jose loves his family—his Papi, Mami, and little sister, Sofi. But something is missing—he dreams of having a dog, un perro of his own. Finally Jose gets to pick el perro perfecto, the perfect dog, from a shelter. But when he tries out commands like “Sientate!” (sit) and “Chate!” (lie down), his new pet simply tilts his head to the side in confusion. Then he realizes that the dog does under…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593521168 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593521161 |
| Author: | Susan Rose, Silvia López, Gloria Félix |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 23 May 2023 |
| Weight: | 85g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 132mm x 5mm |
| Series: | José and El Perro |
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Critics Review
“Cheerful illustrations complement the text, helping readers make sense of the narrative…Cuando quieres un perro feliz, look no further. ” —Kirkus Reviews“An easy-to-read book for dog lovers who enjoy independent reading.” —School Library Journal
About The Author
Susan Rose
Silvia L pez (she/her) was born in Cuba and moved to Miami as a child. Her lifelong love of books turned into a career as a children’s librarian until, later in life, she became a children’s author. L pez is an eclectic writer whose work reflects her interest in animals, history, folk tales, and people who have overcome obstacles to achieve great things. Her books include Just Right Family- An Adoption Story (Florida Book Award 2018, illustrated by Ziyue Chen), Handimals- Animals in Art and Nature (a collaboration with Italian artist Guido Daniele), Queen of Tejano Music- Selena, which also received the Florida Book Award in 2020 (English and Spanish, illustrated by Paola Escobar), Pacho Nacho (bilingual, illustrated by Pablo Pino), and My Little Golden Book about Frida Kahlo (English and Spanish, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri). My Little Golden Book about Sonia Sotomayor in English and Spanish is scheduled for release in 2022.
Susan Rose (she/her) is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer for The Band’s Visit and co-producer of the upcoming Broadway musical Sing Street. She has also produced Tony-nominated Broadway shows, including the original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat, Hurlyburly, and Blood Knot. She co-produced the Drama Desk-winning musical The Last Five Years. Susan has enjoyed a successful film career as a producer as well. Several of her films have been nominated for and won Emmy Awards, including Cooler Climate and Jack.
Gloria Felix (she/her) was born and raised in Uruapan, a beautiful small city in Michoacan, Mexico, one of her biggest inspirations when it comes to art. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Animation and Digital Art, Gloria moved to San Francisco to pursue an MFA in Visual Development. Besides children’s books, she makes art for the animation industry. Her hobbies include walking, life drawing, and plein-air painting with her partner and friends. Currently she lives and paints in Guadalajara.
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