Tíos and Primos

K-Gr 3–A little girl is traveling to visit her father’s homeland for the first time, and she is a little nervous. Will she be able to communicate with her family without knowing a lot of Spanish? As soon as they arrive, they are greeted by family members: tíos picking them up at the airport and at a family auto shop; a tío who grows coffee beans on a beautiful mountain; a lovely tía who laughs and spreads laughter to others; and lots of primos! The last visit is to a home that is immediately welcoming: Abuela’s house. When they all come together to celebrate, the small girl finds that they understand each other more than she thought they would, and that communicating with her loved ones comes easily and naturally. Vibrant illustrations spread the love of the family across the pages, with readers immediately immersed in the world and the happiness of them all. The text is fast-paced and filled with excitement as father and daughter visit one family member and then the next, with Spanish words appearing as the young girl has different conversations with relatives. Readers will spot special words, such as famila, amor, and te quiero.