Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy

Reina Ramos is embarrassed to admit that she is afraid of a big dog. This Level Two I Can Read story is perfect for social-emotional learning. Reina Ramos and her friend, Lila, practice gymnastics on Saturdays. However, when Lila gets a puppy, Reina has to practice gymnastics by herself.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Reina Ramos, a character created by Emma Otheguy, a children's author who explores Latin identity, embarks on a series of adventures in the Reina I Can Read books. The captivating illustrations by Andrés Landazabal bring these stories to life.

On Saturdays, Reina and her friend, Lila, enjoy practicing gymnastics together, making it Reina's favorite part of the week. However, when Lila gets a puppy, Reina finds herself practicing gymnastics alone. The problem arises when Reina must confront her fear of a very big dog.

Caught between her desire to be honest with Lila and her fear of being judged, Reina struggles to find a solution. She tries to ignore the dog, but it keeps following her everywhere. She even tries to make friends with it, but the dog seems too wild and untamed.

As the days go by, Reina's fear grows, and she finds herself avoiding the dog at all costs. But one day, while playing in the park, the dog accidentally bumps into her, and Reina realizes that she doesn't have to be afraid of it.

With a newfound confidence, Reina approaches the dog and offers it a treat. To her surprise, the dog is gentle and friendly, and they quickly become friends. Reina learns that sometimes our fears can be overcome by taking the first step towards understanding and befriending something that scares us.

Through her journey with the big puppy, Reina Ramos learns valuable lessons about bravery, honesty, and overcoming fear. The Reina I Can Read series is perfect for kids who are reading on their own but still need a little help. With engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play, these books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy is a Guided Reading Level (GRL) K book, suitable for kids who are ready to embark on independent reading adventures. It contains several Spanish words and a glossary to assist with vocabulary development.

In addition to being a fun and educational read, the Reina Ramos I Can Read series has received recognition and acclaim. Kirkus Best Book List for Early Readers 2022 and Chicago Public Librarys Best of the Best List 2022 have both recognized the series as a valuable resource for young readers.

If you're looking for books that promote cultural diversity, encourage reading, and foster social-emotional learning, the Reina Ramos I Can Read series is a great choice. With its engaging characters, captivating illustrations, and meaningful messages, these books are sure to captivate and inspire young readers.

Weight: 64g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063223134