Reina Ramos: Tour Guide
Reina Ramos: Tour Guide by Emma Otheguy is a Level Two I Can Read book published by HarperCollins Publishers on April 3, 2024. This 32-page story features Reina, a young tour guide who eagerly anticipates her cousin’s visit. Initially, their time together is not as enjoyable as Reina had hoped, as her cousin Andrés talks to Abuela about unfamiliar people and places. However, their friendship grows as Reina introduces Andrés to her city, making it a delightful exploration of family and connection.
Readers will find that this engaging story is designed for children who are beginning to read independently but still require some support. The book incorporates Spanish vocabulary, enhancing its appeal for bilingual readers and those interested in Hispanic and Latino themes. With its focus on social emotional learning and relatable experiences, Reina Ramos: Tour Guide serves as a valuable addition to classroom libraries and home reading collections. The illustrations by Andrés Landazabal complement the narrative, creating an inviting reading experience for young audiences.
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“An easy reader with a simple plot, packed with all things adorable. Reina Ramos fills a need for representation and brings a metaphorical sliding glass door to classroom libraries” –School Library Journal
Reina Ramos is a tour guide in this Level Two I Can Read story. Perfect for social emotional learning. Features Spanish vocabulary!
Reina Ramos is the creation of Emma Otheguy, a children’s author who writes about Latin identity. The Reina I Can Read stories have engaging illustrations from Andrés Landazabal.
Reina can’t wait for her cousin’s visit. At first, it’s not as much fun as she’d imagined. Andrés is always talking to Abuela about people and places Reina doesn’t know. But their friendship soon blossoms when Reina shares her city with Andrés.
Reina Ramos: Tour Guide is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. The story contains several Spanish words.
Acclaim for the first Reina Ramos I Can Read: Kirkus Best Book List for Early Readers 2022 and Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best List 2022
Praise for Reina Ramos Works It Out:
“A sparkling tale starring a resilient young protagonist” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“This Level Two beginning reader contains an engaging, relatable story for emergent readers that features simple text, a sprinkling of Spanish vocabulary, and sweet illustrations on each page.” –ALA Booklist
“The Spanish words and positive messages about managing conflict and problem-solving make this a welcome addition to beginning reader collections.” –School Library Journal
Also available in Spanish: Reina Ramos: la guía turística
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