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School Vocabulary
Introduces words tied to first-day experiences.
Celebrations & Traditions
Lolo's First Day of School / Primer día de escuela de Lolo
Mariela Quivara· Published 2025
Back-to-school vocabulary and emotions for that big transition moment.
A gentle bilingual story for first-day milestones.
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Why It's On Our Shelf
This book feels especially helpful during a big life transition. Reading it together gives kids language for excitement and nervousness. The bilingual format helps normalize those feelings across both languages. It opens space for reassurance and conversation. A comforting read before a new chapter.
Why It Works
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Emotional Support
Helps name big feelings.
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Transition Language
Supports change through story.
Celebrations & Traditions
The Day of the Dead / El Día de Muertos
Bob Barner
A family-friendly introduction to Día de Muertos vocabulary and traditions with vivid visuals.
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Celebrations & Traditions
The Night Before Christmas / La noche antes de Navidad
Clement C. Moore
A classic holiday tradition that works well with familiar plot and repeated seasonal words.
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Celebrations & Traditions
Merry Christmas / Feliz Navidad
DK
A simple holiday book for seasonal vocabulary, greetings, and family moments.
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