Pepita Meets Bebita

Written by Ruth Behar and Gabriel Frye-Behar · Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga

A puppy and a baby must navigate jealousy and change to become friends.

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40 pages· 749 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD510L

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Bookroo's summary

Pepita, the family puppy, faces a big challenge when a new baby arrives. Used to being the center of attention, Pepita struggles as Mami and Papi are too busy for her. This new baby seems like a problem, but as time passes, Pepita and the baby discover the joy of friendship. Can they overcome their differences and find a way to share the love and attention? This heartwarming tale explores the ups and downs of welcoming new family members and the unexpected bonds that form along the way.

From the publisher

When dog meets baby, it will take a little time and a lot of love for Pepita and Bebita to become the best of friends. Welcoming a new baby can be hard, especially when you’re used to being the center of attention! When it’s time for Pepita, the puppy of the family, to meet the brand new bebita, she’s in for a few surprises. What do you mean that Mami is too busy to bounce a ball for Pepita? And Papi seriously can’t find any time to scratch her ears? This new bebita is a bit of a problem…. But along the way, the two will grow to love one another and become a family with even more smiles and heartwarming moments. From award-winning author Ruth Behar and her son, Gabriel Frye-Behar, comes a true-to-life story about adjusting to new additions and embracing change.

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