My Friends Mis Amigos

A bilingual version of the popular picture book and board book, My Friends/Mis Amigos is a charming and vibrantly illustrated story that reveals that knowledge often comes from the most unlikely places."The prevailing mood is one of continuous celebration." -Publishers WeeklyAges 3-7

A little girl experiences the many gifts of friendship in this edition of the colorful children’s book presented simultaneously English and Spanish. Vibrant illustrations and a simple, rhythmic text are perfectly blended in this spirited homage to friendship as a little girl recounts all the things she has learned from an enchanting menagerie of animal friends: “I learned to run from my friend the horse. I learned to sing from my friends the birds. I learned to read from my friends the books. And I learned to love from a friend like you.” The bold graphic design and brightly colored illustrations that have become the trademark of Taro Gomi’s work will appeal to both children and adults. Praise for My Friends “In this ode to everyday activities and things, a free-spirited girl hops, jumps and kicks her way across the countryside, paying homage to her friends along the way. . . . Gomi’s meticulous sense of design and careful use of brilliantly colored, highly delineated images imbues the story with a sense of the wonder and delight to be derived from life’s simplest—but bountiful—moments.” —Publishers Weekly “A little girl recites all the pleasurable things she has learned from her friends. . . . including such meaningful things as reading and studying and, most importantly, loving. . . . An elemental story that will reach toddlers and older preschoolers alike.” —Booklist

A little girl learns to walk, climb, and study the earth with help from her friends, most of which are animals.

Friends can be teachers, too! Readers discover this by following along as a relatable narrator learns important things from friends, including how to share and how to play a new game. The age-appropriate text makes it possible for early learners to read this delightful story on their own. It can also be read to them to develop an early love for reading. The close relationship between the text and the bright illustrations helps young readers develop comprehension skills. The illustrations also enhance the narrative in a way that's sure to charm even the most reluctant readers.

Marcos is a 5-year-old with friends from different parts of the world. He celebrates their similarities and differences and points out how these make each person unique and special. This is a lovely book that promotes respect, friendships, open-mindedness and self-esteem and helps children appreciate diversity.

Say "hello" and "hola" to all of Dora's friends! This book introduces readers to all of Dora's friends, and has both English and Spanish words on every spread.

Friends can be teachers, too! Readers discover this by following along as a relatable narrator learns important things from friends, including how to share and how to play a new game. The age-appropriate text makes it possible for early learners to read this delightful story on their own. It can also be read to them to develop an early love for reading. The close relationship between the text and the bright illustrations helps young readers develop comprehension skills. The illustrations also enhance the narrative in a way that's sure to charm even the most reluctant readers.

A little girl learns to walk, climb, and study the earth from her friends, most of whom are animals.