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

About the Book

"The story of two giraffes--one English-speaking and one Spanish-speaking--that overcome the language barrier to forge a friendship"--

Book Synopsis

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 and grew up in the great state of Texas. She now resides on the east coast with her boyfriend, Kyle, and their petite dog, Petunia. She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children and a two-time recipient of Pura Belpré Illustration Honor. Her debut middle grade novel, Stella Díaz Has Something To Say, was a New York Public Library and a Chicago Public Library pick for Best Books for Kids, Sid Fleischman Award winner, and an ALA Notable. She recently illustrated Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's newest picture book, Just Help! How to Build a Better World. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She's delighted to still be doing both.