Alma, Where Is Pajarito?/Alma, ¿Dónde está Pajarito? (Alma's Words/Las palabras de Alma) by Juana Martinez-Neal
Series: Alma's Words
Published by Candlewick Press on 9/9/24
ISBN: 1536232343
Genres: board book
Format: Board Book
Source: MSL Book Review
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In this bilingual board book, Alma is looking for her pet bird.  In her search, readers will be introduced to basic prepositions, as she looks for her bird under her blanket, on her bed, and between her hats, for example.  Young children will enjoy the fun, expressive illustrations with muted colors that won’t overwhelm them.  The English text is in black and the Spanish text is in purple, making it easy for readers to differentiate between the languages.  The best part of the book might be the gentle humor sure to amuse kids- the bird she is looking for is on her head!

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library