{"product_id":"carmen-learns-english-paperback","title":"Carmen Learns English - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudy Cox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAngela N. Dominguez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first day of school can be scary--especially when no one else speaks your language. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carmen wishes she was back in Mexico, where everyone spoke Spanish and she didn't stand out. But a little bravery, a loving family, and a compassionate, determined teacher help Carmen find her way. Se ora Coski's Spanish is muy terrible, but that means Carmen knows she won't laugh if her English sounds terrible, too. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Soon, Carmen is confident enough to join in lessons, games, and songs--and she starts to teach her classmates Spanish, too  \u003ci\u003eUno, dos, tres\u003c\/i\u003e. . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Brightly illustrated by Pura Belpr  Honor illustrator Angela Dominguez, \u003ci\u003eCarmen Learns English\u003c\/i\u003e explores the frustrations and triumphs of a young immigrant learning a new language, and celebrates the ways in which we learn from one another. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For anyone worrying about their first day of school, this sweet, realistic picture book is sure to reassure and entertain.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudy Cox is a former elementary school teacher and the author of picture books such as \u003ci\u003eHaunted House, Haunted Mouse \u003c\/i\u003eand chapter books including \u003ci\u003eUkelele Hayley\u003c\/i\u003e, a Bank Street College Best Book, and \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Chicken Society\u003c\/i\u003e, which was nominated for four state awards and named a Best of the Best title by the Chicago Public Library. She lives in Oregon. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAngela N. Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in Texas. Spanish was her family's first language, and her older brother had to learn English in the first grade. Like Lupita, Angela learned English with his help, so she could be fluent by her first day of school. She received Pura Belpré Illustration Honors for two books: \u003ci\u003eMaria Had a Llama\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMango, Abuela, and Me\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9.8 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carmen Learns English\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698988912703,"sku":"9780823450930","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f72a2124f17bc647b74c267956c2a5c9.webp?v=1765012063","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/carmen-learns-english-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}