Reina Ramos Works It Out!
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Reina Ramos Works It Out is a Level Two I Can Read story about Reina Ramos, a loyal friend whose high-spirited antics sometimes cause chaos, but who always finds a way to make things right. Perfect for social emotional learning!
Reina Ramos is excited about dressing up as Frida Kahlo for the class wax museum. Frida was a strong person like her mami and abuela—plus Reina has the perfect headband for the costume! But when her best friend Nora picks Frida first, Reina doesn’t know what to do. Who will she dress up as now?
Reina Ramos Works It Out 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 also contains several Spanish words, a glossary, and a list of famous people mentioned in the book.
“This level 2 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.” —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
- Social Emotional Learning: Reina has to navigate big feelings of jealousy and disappointment when her best friend, Nora, picks the costume she wanted for the class wax museum.
- Problem-Solving Fun: When things don’t go her way, Reina learns how to apologize, work with her friend, and find a creative new solution that’s perfect for her.
- Inspiring Latina Role Models: Introduces young readers to famous figures like painter Frida Kahlo and the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz.
- Bilingual Vocabulary: Features a sprinkling of Spanish words throughout the story, with a helpful glossary in the back to encourage language learning.
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Sobre l'autor
Emma Otheguy writes children’s books about Latine identity and Latin American history and literature. She is the author of Martí’s Song for Freedom, Martina Has Too Many Tías, and Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene. She coauthored, with Adam Gidwitz, The Unicorn Rescue Society: The Madre de Aguas of Cuba. She holds a PhD in history from New York University and lives in New York City. Visit her at emmaotheguy.com.
Andrés Landazábal is an illustrator, production designer, and art-director based in Colombia. His work has appeared in animation films, tv shows and print companies. Andrés’ love for drawing and painting was instilled at a young age reading classic illustrated children’s books.
