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“A sweet friendship story that reassures kids that it’s OK to be scared.”
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Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy

Written by Emma Otheguy
Illustrated by Andrés Landazábal
Published by HarperCollins Publishers

Reina and her friend, Lila, practice gymnastics on Saturdays. It’s Reina’s favorite part of the week. But when Lila gets a puppy, Reina has to practice gymnastics by herself. Also, Lila’s dog is HUGE and Reina is afraid to admit to her friend that she is scared. What can Reina do?

Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. This story is a Guided Reading Level (GRL) K.

Look for the Spanish edition, Reina Ramos conoce un cachorro ENORME.

Primary ISBN: 9780063223158
Publication Date: May 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Reader , Age 04 or older

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