José and el perro / by Susan Rose and Silvia López ; illustrated by Gloria Felix.

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Join Jose as he trains his new dog in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English!

Jose loves his family- his Papi, Mami, and little sister, Sofi. But something is missing-he dreams of having a dog, un perro of his own. Finally Jose gets to pick el perro perfecto, the perfect dog, from a shelter. But when he tries out commands like " Sientate!" (sit) and " chate!" (lie down), his new pet simply tilts his head to the side in confusion. Then he realizes that the dog does understand commands-he just doesn't understand Spanish! Follow along as Jose teaches su perro inteligente some new words en espanol.

This early reader, co-written by notable Broadway producer Susan Rose and children's book author Silvia L pez, is the perfect introduction for English-speaking children who have just begun learning Spanish. The inclusion of the Spanish/English translations at the end of the book also makes it an excellent teaching tool. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.