FICTION

The Hardware Store/La ferretería

by Lourdes Heuer (text) & illus. by Zara González Hoang

Candlewick. (Teeny Tiendas). Sept. 2025. 20p. Board $8.99. ISBN 9781536226614. PreS-Gr 1

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PreS-Gr 1–Celebrating language and everyday experiences, this bilingual board book invites readers into Señora Sierra’s bustling hardware store. Tools are named in English and Spanish, with rhythmic phrasing and bright, inclusive illustrations supporting early vocabulary development. The familiar setting feels universal, offering a joyful glimpse into the world of neighborhood shops.

VERDICT A vibrant bilingual addition ideal for libraries growing early literacy collections.

Reviewed by Rose Garrett , Jun 30, 2025

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