We Play Soccer = Jugamos al futbol
We Play Soccer = Jugamos al futbol
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Holiday House
Just the Series: My Friend = Mi Amigo   

Series and Publisher: My Friend = Mi Amigo   

Annotation: Joe speaks English. He loves soccer. José habla español. A José le gusta el fútbol. This story is in English and Spanish... more
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #313605
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Holiday House
Copyright Date: 2022
Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 01/11/22
ISBN: 0-8234-4506-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-8234-4506-6
Dewey: E
Language: Spanish
Bilingual: Yes
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Kirkus Reviews

On a beautiful sunny day, two young boys experience the twists and turns of a soccer game.Joe warmly greets José as he walks onto the soccer field. They eagerly show off their red uniforms and cleats, then practice keep-ups, juggling soccer balls on their knees. Their enthusiasm is palpable, but when the match begins, they aren't chosen as starting players. A female coach benches the boys, and though they're sad at first, the game soon absorbs their attention as they cheer on their teammates. Only when it begins to look like their team might lose are they called onto the field, much to their delight, and the match draws to an exciting conclusion. The story is told entirely through the boys' dialogue, which appears in speech bubbles. Joe speaks exclusively in English and José, exclusively in Spanish. It's not clear whether the boys can also speak each other's languages, and poignantly, it doesn't matter. The kids clearly understand each other, using body language and context to bolster verbal communication. The bilingual sentence repetition ("I pass the ball to José / Goal! / ¡Gol! / Le paso la pelota a Joe") creates a realistic and seamless narrative that young children can easily follow while developing both English and Spanish skills. The illustrations are vibrant, and characters are depicted as having various shades of light brown skin. Backmatter helpfully provides direct translations of words that appear in the story.A bright, sweet story about friendship, teamwork, and the joy of soccer. (glossary) (Picture book. 3-7)

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Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: P-2
Guided Reading Level: E
Fountas & Pinnell: E

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.


 


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