Say Hola to Spanish

By Susan Middleton Elya, Loretta Lopez
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Full of fun rhyming verse, this book helps readers begin to learn Spanish.

Description

With verse as bouncy as a conga line, Say Hola to Spanish makes reading and speaking Spanish fun for children. Playful illustrations bring over 70 Spanish words to life in ways sure to tickle a child’s fancy, while introducing a new language and culture.

A glossary is included to help beginning Spanish speakers with pronunciation. Whether read alone or read aloud with the whole family, Say Hola to Spanish is the perfect way to share the excitement of learning another language.

About the Creators

Susan Middleton Elya

Susan Middleton Elya is the author of more than twenty-nine popular picture books for children, including Lee & Low's "Say Hola to Spanish" series and Home at Last. She has degrees in Spanish and elementary education, and she taught Spanish for many years. Elya is known for blending English and Spanish to create clever, lively, rhyming stories. A native of Iowa, she now lives in Danville, California. You can visit her online at susanelya.com.

Loretta Lopez

Loretta Lopez who was born in El Paso, Texas, earned a fine arts degree at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and now lives in New York City. Visit her online at lorettalopez.com.

Awards

  • Reading Rainbow Selection

    PBS Kids

Reviews

  • "Want to learn Spanish the fun way? Then read this cleverly illustrated book. Bi-lingual story-tellers should find the book helpful. The read-to-me crowd will be fascinated with the delightful pictures and will enjoy the challenge of another language."

    - The Children's Book Review
  • "Your students will effortlessly acquire a vocabulary of more than 70 Spanish words after this jazzy, rhyming book."

    - Instructor Magazine
  • "A book to read aloud, enjoy, and learn with! Rhythmically fluid, humorous and bright, this is a fast reading Spanish lesson that will enrich anyone's Spanish vocabulary!"

    - Parent Council, Ltd.

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781880000649
  • Publication Date Apr 01, 2013
  • Trim Size 10.25 × 8.25 in
  • Weight 0.3125 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Word Count 383
  • Hardcover

  • ISBN 9781880000298
  • Publication Date Jan 01, 2100
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Word Count 383
  • Interests

  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Concepts / Words
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Stories in Verse
  • Themes Bilingual, Colors, Fiction, Five Senses / Body Parts, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Realistic Fiction
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 5 - 10
  • Grade Range Grades K - 5
  • Guided Reading I
  • DRA 16
  • Lexile Code AD
  • Lexile Level 450
  • Reading Level Grades 1 - 2
  • SRC 3.1
  • Bebop Reading Emergent
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