Reina Ramos Works It Out by Emma Otheguy

Reina Ramos Works It Out by Emma Otheguy

"A sparkling tale starring a resilient young protagonist" --Kirkus (starred review)

Reina Ramos Works It Out is a Level Two I Can Read story about Reina Ramos, a loyal friend whose high-spirited antics sometimes cause chaos, but who always finds a way to make things right. Perfect for social emotional learning!

Reina Ramos is excited about dressing up as Frida Kahlo for the class wax museum. Frida was a strong person like her mami and abuela--plus Reina has the perfect headband for the costume! But when her best friend Nora picks Frida first, Reina doesn't know what to do. Who will she dress up as now?

Reina Ramos Works It Out is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

The story also contains several Spanish words, a glossary, and a list of famous people mentioned in the book.

"This level 2 beginning reader contains an engaging, relatable story for emergent readers that features simple text, a sprinkling of Spanish vocabulary, and sweet illustrations on each page." --Booklist

"The Spanish words and positive messages about managing conflict and problem-solving make this a welcome addition to beginning reader collections." --School Library Journal

• Problem-Solving for Kids: Reina gets upset when her best friend picks the same costume, and has to find a way to work through her big feelings to make things right.
• Hispanic and Latino Children's Books: Celebrates inspiring cultural figures like Frida Kahlo and Celia Cruz, and introduces Spanish vocabulary in a fun, natural way.
• A Relatable Classroom Story: Features a fun school wax museum project that will feel familiar to young readers preparing for similar events.
• Friendship and Sharing: A gentle and supportive story that explores what happens when best friends want the same thing and how generosity solves the problem.

Emma Otheguy is the author of the middle-grade novel Silver Meadows Summer (Knopf, 2019) and the bilingual picture book Martü¾™†”¼'s Song for Freedom (Lee & Low, 2017) which received five starred reviews, was named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and the New York Public Library. She co-authored The Unicorn Rescue Society: The Madre de Aguas of Cuba with Adam Gidwitz (Dutton 2020), and her most recent publication is her contribution to the new Carmen Sandiego universe, Secrets of the Silver Lion (HMH 2020).

Emma holds a Ph.D. in History from New York University, where she focused on colonial Latin America, and graduated from Swarthmore College, sold books at an independent bookstore, and taught elementary-school Spanish. She lives in New York City with her family. Visit her online at emmaotheguy.com.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780063223110
ISBN 10	0063223112
Title	Reina Ramos Works It Out
Author	Emma Otheguy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published	2022-09-20
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.