Margaret and Margarita / Margarita y Margaret
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Margaret and Margarita / Margarita y Margaret

Written & illustrated by Lynn Reiser

Two girls bridge a language gap to play together.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings
32 pages· 203 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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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.”

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
203
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD320L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.1
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18314
Publication
Published
September 15, 1993
First published
September 1, 1993
Edition
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688122393

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