How Do You Say? / ¿Cómo Se Dice? (Spanish Bilingual) - by Angela Dominguez

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A conversational, bilingual story about two talkative giraffes who become fast friends, now available in board book for our youngest Spanish speakers and kids eager to learn a new language!

Hello! ¡Hola!

Some people speak Spanish. Some people speak English. Although we may not speak the same language, some things, like friendship, are universal!

Follow two young giraffes as they meet, celebrate, and become friends. This bilingual tale from Angela Dominguez, How Do You Say? / ¿Cómo Se Dice?, will have readers eager to meet new friends and amigos.

Review Quotes

Praise for How Do You Say? / ¿Cómo se dice?:

"Young children will delight in the antics of two endearing giraffes in this bilingual picture book." --School Library Journal

"This charming story is as light as air yet carries heft." --Kirkus Reviews

"As appealing to look at as it is to listen to, this book... provides opportunities to bring together those learning English, learning Spanish, or just learning how to make new friends and amigos." --The Horn Book

"Dominguez's bold, playful pictures keep the focus squarely on the giraffes' one-on-one interactions as she demonstrates something that many children know intuitively: speaking different languages is a minor detail when it comes to making new friends." --Publishers Weekly

Praise for Maria Had a Little Llama / María tenía una llamita:

"A fresh and enjoyable reimagining of a traditional children's rhyme." --Kirkus Reviews

"A solid addition to a bilingual storytime program." --The Bulletin

About the Author

Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City, grew up in Texas, and now resides on the east coast. She has written and illustrated several books for children, including How Are You? / ¿Cómo estás?, How Do You Say? / ¿Cómo se dice?, Maria Had a Little Llama (a Pura Belpré Honor book), Sing, Don't Cry, and the Stella Diaz series.