My Cousin, the Quinceañera

Written and illustrated by Julissa Mora

A girl joins her family to celebrate her cousin's fifteenth birthday.

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32 pages· 421 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~240L· AR 2 · 0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

It's time for a fiesta de quince! A young girl's cousin is turning fifteen and celebrating with a Quinceañera. The family dresses up, eats special food and treats, gives presents and joins in traditional dances. This Step 2 reader introduces Latine traditions and includes more than a dozen Spanish words and phrases.

From the publisher

It’s time for a fiesta de quince! Get ready for a beautiful 15th birthday party filled with Latine traditions in this Step 2 Reader that includes over a dozen Spanish words or phrases! It’s my cousin’s birthday! She’s turning fifteen and it’s tradition to have a big party called a Quinceañera! We all wear pretty dresses (my cousin’s is the prettiest!) and eat lots of yummy food and treats. We also give the birthday girl lots of presents, and there are special dances, too! This beautiful party is so much fun for everyone in the family! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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