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“This story depicts various sites to see in NYC and in Puerto Rico and also features the communities that live around them . . . A rollicking title that should be part of every school library and bilingual classroom.”

– School Library Journal, Starred Review

El Doble de Amigos (Twice as Many Friends)

Written by Brian Amador
Illustrated by Vanina Starkoff
Published by Barefoot Books

Making friends is twice the fun in two languages!

Follow along as children laugh, play, and share through a catchy tune that introduces both Spanish and English phrases. With each verse, they discover how learning new words can build new friendships. Spanish edition.

  • Encourages bilingual language learning through call-and-response music
  • Endnotes feature Spanish and English phrases with pronunciations
  • Includes an online access link to audio and video animation

Look for the English version, Twice as Many Friends.

Primary ISBN:
Publication Date: March 2024
Available As: Paperback
Picture Book, Age 03 or older

Community Represented:

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Setting: United States (New York City NY), Puerto Rico

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival, Various

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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Engagement Materials:

Twice as Many Friends Performed by Sol y Canto (In English)

El Doble de Amigos Cantado por Sol y Canto (En Español)

Source: Barefoot Books