We Are Cousins / Somos primos (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Christina Rodriguez (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Cousins are friends and rivals. Cousins are funny and frustrating. But the most important thing is that cousins are family. We are Cousins / Somos primos celebrates the joy of this special family bond.

The children explain that they are cousins because their mothers are sisters, and from the moment they get together, the fun begins. They march in a make-believe parade, gobble up a pizza, and share a cozy story on Abuelo's lap. But they also blame each other if something goes wrong, don't want to share their toys, and wiggle against each other to nab a spot on Abuela's lap.

Written in simple language for children ages 2-5, the brief English and Spanish text will become a valuable tool to encourage children to think and talk about their own families. It will also become a favorite book for children and grandchildren to share with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and of course, cousins.

Vivid illustrations by Christina Rodriguez in bright, primary colors complement this story that will be as much fun to read at story hour as it will be to read on the family sofa.

About the Author

DIANE GONZALES BERTRAND is the author of numerous books for children and young adults. Her picture books for children include The Empanadas that Abuela Made / Las empanadas que hacía la abuela (Piñata Books, 2003) and Sip, Slurp, Soup, Soup / Caldo, caldo, caldo (Piñata Books, 1997), and her books for intermediate readers include The Ruiz Street Kids / Los muchachos de la calle Ruiz (Piñata Books, 2006) and Upside Down and Backwards / De cabeza y al revés (Piñata Books, 2005). A native of San Antonio, Texas, she teaches writing at St. Mary's University where she is Writer in Residence.

CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ is the illustrator of two picture books for children: Mayte and the Bogeyman / Mayte y el Cuco (Piñata Books, 2006) and Un día con mis tías / A Day with My Aunts (Piñata Books, 2006). She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2003 with a BFA in illustration. A freelance illustrator, she lives and works in Minnesota.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Pinata Books; Bilingual edition (October 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155885486X
• ISBN-13: 978-1558854864
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #829,042 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great illustrations, fun story, September 7, 2008

By	Nancy Drew (MD) - See all my reviews

I bought this book for my niece and nephews, after telling them that they are going to be cousins this winter. They LOVED it. The 6 year old is very interested in Spanish, so it was perfect. She is also learning to read, and will soon be able to read this in English and Spanish. Both she and her brothers loved the pictures and picked out who they were in the pictures, and who the new babies would be (their other Aunt is also expecting). We are not Latino, but this book is universal. I think anyone who has taked high school Spanish will be able to read the Spanish portions of this book. I highly recommend it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, July 9, 2008

By	Amanda Murdaugh "Amanda" (Surprise, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My 2 and 6 year old boys love this book. I love it because I have 2 sisters and our kids are all cousins