Joe speaks English. He loves soccer. José habla español. A José le gusta el fútbol. This story is in English and Spanish! Hola, Joe. / Hi, José. I have my uniform. /Tengo mi uniforme. I am ready. / Estoy listo. Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, are on the same soccer team. They have their uniforms and their cleats. They can both juggle the ball. At first, the boys must wait on the bench. But when the coach lets them in the game, both Joe and José score goals. “We win,” says Joe. “Ganamos,” says José. Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first and second graders who are learning to speak or read English and Spanish. A delightful reading experience for bilingual families. René Colato Laínez, a teacher in a bilingual kindergarten classroom, has crafted an ingenious story that authentically and naturally uses conversation to introduce children to English and Spanish. The fun friendship story engages children, while simple words, short sentences, and a glossary reinforce learning. Nomar Perez, illustrator of best-selling children’s books as well as greeting cards, has a bright, bold, colorful, kid-pleasing style that invites readers to befriend the characters in this book. René was raised in El Salvador and Nomar in Puerto Rico. You will also like Let’s Be Friends, Seamos Amigos, by René Colato Laínez; illustrated by Nomar Perez.

Spanish "Reading Stars" Beginning Reader Do you know what is fun? Soccer is fun! It is fun to play soccer but it is also fun to read about it in this book. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features less than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence. Lector principiante ¿Sabes lo que es divertido? ¡El fútbol es divertido! Es divertido jugar al fútbol, ​​pero también es divertido leerlo en este libro. Los libros de Reading Star son para los niños en el principio de su vida amorosa por la lectura. Cada libro cuenta con menos de 50 palabras y utiliza la repetición para crear confianza.

Bilingual Reading Stars Beginning Reader Do you know what is fun? Soccer is fun! It is fun to play soccer but it is also fun to read about it in this book. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features less than 50 words and uses repetition to build confidence. Lector principiante ¿Sabes lo que es divertido? ¡El fútbol es divertido! Es divertido jugar al fútbol, ​​pero también es divertido leerlo en este libro. Los libros de Reading Star son para los niños en el principio de su vida amorosa por la lectura. Cada libro cuenta con menos de 50 palabras y utiliza la repetición para crear confianza.

"Readers will be enthralled by this action-packed book about a soccer game. Incorporating hourly increments, the text introduces the concept of time telling in an accessible and inviting way. With dynamic language, educational subject matter, and charming illustrations to hold the attention of beginning readers, this text is a must-have for pre K readers."

Franklin loves to play soccer and with practice he and his teammates learn how to have fun even if they do not win.

Franklin loves to play soccer and with practice he and his teammates learn how to have fun even if they do not win. Full color.

Franklin loves to play soccer and with practice he and his teammates learn how to have fun even if they do not win. Full color.