Margaret and Margarita / Margarita y Margaret

Written and illustrated by Lynn Reiser

Two girls bridge a language gap to play together. Can fun transcend words?

4.1 Goodreads · 135 ratings

32 pages· 384 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD160L

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Bookroo's summary

Margaret speaks only English, and Margarita speaks only Spanish. Despite the language barrier, these two girls are determined to play and have fun. As they navigate their differences, they discover that friendship knows no language. Will their playful spirits overcome the challenge of communication? This bilingual tale invites young readers to explore the joy of connecting across cultures, making it an essential read for bilingual classrooms and homes alike.

From the publisher

This bilingual children’s book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries.Margaret speaks English but not Spanish. Margarita speaks Spanish but not English. Can they still play? Of course they can! Join two girls who aren’t about to let anything spoil their fun.Lynn Reiser’s Margaret and Margarita/Margarita y Margaret has been used by generations of young learners. As a five-star review from a teacher put it: “I would say this book is a MUST for bilingual classrooms.”

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