José and Feliz Play Fútbol

Illustrated by Gloria Félix
José and his dog play soccer in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English!

José has been selected for the school soccer team! Finally, he gets to be part of el equipo de fútbol. He starts practicing in his backyard right away. But when he kicks the ball toward the net, his best friend--who is also his dog, Feliz--runs after it! Can José find a way to bring his furry pal to his fútbol games without worrying el perro will chase el balón? Join José as he teaches Feliz all the new commands he needs to know!

This early reader, co-written by notable Broadway producer Susan Rose and children’s book author Silvia López, is the perfect introduction for English-speaking children who have just begun learning Spanish. The inclusion of the Spanish/English translations at the end of the book also makes it an excellent teaching tool. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.
Silvia López es una nativa de Cuba criada en Miami que trabajó como bibliotecaria infantil en escuelas y bibliotecas públicas durante más de tres décadas. Ella es también la autora de Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad; Selena: la reina de la música tejana; Pacho Nacho, así como de varios Little Golden Books. Silvia vive actualmente en Miami, Florida.

Mirelle Ortega es una artista y escritora mexicana residente en Los Ángeles, California. Ella es la autora e ilustradora de River of Mariposas, y Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, por los cuales recibió en 2023 una mención de honor del premio Pura Belpré y la medalla de bronce en el Premio Internacional del Libro Latino.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

Silvia López is a Cuba native raised in Miami who has served as children's librarian at schools and public libraries for over three decades. She is also the author of Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad; Queen of Tejano Music: Selena; Pacho Nacho, and several Little Golden Books. Siliva currently resides in Miami.

Mirelle Ortega is an award-winning Mexican artist and writer for kidlit and animation based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author-illustrator of River of Mariposas and Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, for which she received a 2023 Pura Belpré Award Illustration Honor and an International Latino Book Award medal. She has a love for storytelling and creating vibrant illustrations. View titles by Silvia López

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José and his dog play soccer in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English!

José has been selected for the school soccer team! Finally, he gets to be part of el equipo de fútbol. He starts practicing in his backyard right away. But when he kicks the ball toward the net, his best friend--who is also his dog, Feliz--runs after it! Can José find a way to bring his furry pal to his fútbol games without worrying el perro will chase el balón? Join José as he teaches Feliz all the new commands he needs to know!

This early reader, co-written by notable Broadway producer Susan Rose and children’s book author Silvia López, is the perfect introduction for English-speaking children who have just begun learning Spanish. The inclusion of the Spanish/English translations at the end of the book also makes it an excellent teaching tool. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

Author

Silvia López es una nativa de Cuba criada en Miami que trabajó como bibliotecaria infantil en escuelas y bibliotecas públicas durante más de tres décadas. Ella es también la autora de Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad; Selena: la reina de la música tejana; Pacho Nacho, así como de varios Little Golden Books. Silvia vive actualmente en Miami, Florida.

Mirelle Ortega es una artista y escritora mexicana residente en Los Ángeles, California. Ella es la autora e ilustradora de River of Mariposas, y Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, por los cuales recibió en 2023 una mención de honor del premio Pura Belpré y la medalla de bronce en el Premio Internacional del Libro Latino.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

Silvia López is a Cuba native raised in Miami who has served as children's librarian at schools and public libraries for over three decades. She is also the author of Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad; Queen of Tejano Music: Selena; Pacho Nacho, and several Little Golden Books. Siliva currently resides in Miami.

Mirelle Ortega is an award-winning Mexican artist and writer for kidlit and animation based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author-illustrator of River of Mariposas and Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, for which she received a 2023 Pura Belpré Award Illustration Honor and an International Latino Book Award medal. She has a love for storytelling and creating vibrant illustrations. View titles by Silvia López

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