¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market

Written & illustrated by Raúl the Third

Part of the ¡Vamos! series

Join a lively border town adventure delivering goods and learning Spanish words.

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48 pages· 879 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Little Lobo and his trusty dog Bernabe navigate the vibrant marketplace of a Mexican-American border town, delivering supplies to diverse vendors. From sweets to sombreros, each stop offers a new discovery and a chance to learn simple Spanish words. As they weave through the bustling streets, the duo encounters a colorful array of characters and goods, sparking curiosity and excitement. Will they complete their deliveries amidst the lively chaos? Dive into this bilingual journey and explore the rich tapestry of culture and language that awaits in every corner of the market.

From the publisher

A 2020 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book

Richard Scarry’s Busytown gets a Mexican-American makeover in the marketplace of a buzzing border town from Pura Belpré Medal-winning illustrator Raúl the Third.

Bilingual in a new way, this paper over board book teaches readers simple words in Spanish as they experience the bustling life of a border town. Follow Little Lobo and his dog Bernabe as they deliver supplies to a variety of vendors, selling everything from sweets to sombreros, portraits to piñatas, carved masks to comic books!

Awards

Pura Belpré Award Finalist (2020)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
879
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about cultureBooks about lifestylesBooks about city and town lifeBooks about markets
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
505912
Publication
Published
April 2, 2019
Publisher
Versify
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781328557261

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