Two Worlds/Dos Mundos: A First Picture Book of English and Spanish Words
Written by Edel Rodriguez
Illustrated by Edel Rodriguez
Published by Abrams Appleseed
In his signature bold style, internationally acclaimed artist Edel Rodriguez draws on his childhood experience immigrating from Cuba to the United States to teach little ones about both vocabulary and perspective.
With every word presented in both Spanish and English, each illustration contrasts the cultural associations between the words, demonstrating the different types of plantas (plants), música (music), and even leche (milk) across cultures and experiences.
With spare text and vivid visuals, this simple yet powerful concept book cleverly shows young readers how the same thing can be appreciated differently depending on where you are.
Primary ISBN: 9781419764950
Publication Date: March 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Cuban/Cuban American
Themes: Early Childhood, Education & Literacy, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish/English Bilingual, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Cuba, United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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