My Dog Just Speaks Spanish

Name: My Dog Just Speaks Spanish
Brand: Walker Books Australia
SKU: 9781536222784
Price: 32.99 NZD
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By Andrea Cáceres

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My Dog Just Speaks Spanish by Andrea Cáceres is a delightful children's book that explores the bond between a young girl and her dog, who only understands commands in Spanish. The story unfolds with humour and warmth, as the girl learns to connect with her pet in a unique way, celebrating cultural differences and the power of communication. It's an engaging tale that introduces young readers to the idea of bilingualism and the joy it can bring to everyday interactions.
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This charming children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories about friendship and cultural connections. Beautifully illustrated and filled with humour, it's perfect for young readers who love animals and appreciate tales that celebrate diversity and language.

My Dog Just Speaks Spanish

When Aurora came to America, she learned to speak English. But not her spaniel, Nena. As Aurora explains to her friends she meets along the way, her dog just knows Spanish. Nena doesn't know "sit," but she knows "sientate." And she doesn't know "wait," but she know "espera." And a "treat" might not mean anything to Nena, but she sure can sniff out a "postre"!

Description

A young bilingual immigrant meanders through her city park, translating for her beloved dog, in a heartwarming picture book debut.

When Aurora came to the United States, she learned to speak English. But her spaniel, Nena, did not. Sweet Nena loves to give besos, and she knows only Spanish. She doesn’t know SIT, but she does know SIÉNTATE. She doesn’t know WAIT, but she does know ESPERA. And while TREAT doesn’t mean anything to Nena, she can certainly sniff out a POSTRE!

At the park, Nena may not know what the other dog owners are saying, but she and Aurora will always understand each other just fine.

Borrowing from her lived experience, Venezuelan-American author-illustrator Andrea Cáceres offers a gentle, charmingly illustrated ode to love that extends a hand—or a paw—to readers who may feel displaced or are learning a new language themselves.

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Andrea Cáceres' debut picture book offers a sweet and imaginative exploration of language and cultural adjustments, with Aurora and her Spanish-speaking dog Nena leading the way. The book is praised for its engaging and humorous storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and the seamless integration of language learning. It is considered an excellent resource for young readers expanding their English or Spanish vocabulary, while also providing opportunities for interactive reading and deeper community exploration.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781536222784

Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.

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Illustrated by Andrea Cáceres

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 268.0mm

Weight: 391g

Pages: 32

Collections

Andrea Cáceres Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Andrea Cáceres is an author, illustrator, and art director. Her work, much of it featuring dogs, has appeared on products, textiles, marketing, branding, packaging for companies including Microsoft, Snapchat, J.Crew, and The Farmer’s Dog. About My Dog Just Speaks Spanish, her debut picture book, she says, “Did you know that dogs might be able to identify when different languages are spoken? Tobi, my silky terrier, and I spent years speaking only Spanish, and it was very interesting to see him react to a different language when he moved to the US. See if you can spot Tobi in this book!” Andrea Cáceres was born in Venezuela and is based in New York City.

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