Margaret and Margarita / Margarita y Margaret

Written and illustrated by Lynn Reiser

Two girls bridge a language gap to play together.

4.1 Goodreads · 135 ratings

32 pages· 203 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD320L

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Bookroo's summary

Margaret speaks only English, and Margarita only Spanish. Yet, their desire to play transcends language barriers. Can friendship flourish without words? Discover how these two girls find joy and connection, proving that fun knows no language limits. This bilingual tale invites young readers to explore the power of play and communication beyond words.

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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