Written and illustrated by: Rachel Isadora.

Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many different cultures! They all like to say hello too, so now Carmelita can say hello in Spanish, English, French, Japanese, and many other languages. And her dog, Manny? Well, he seems to understand everyone, and gives a happy “Woof!” wherever he goes. Emphasizing the rich diversity of America’s neighborhoods, this simple portrait of a child’s day provides a great introduction to the joy of language. (From GoodReads.)

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Ages: 3 to 5 years old / 5 to 7 years old.

Credit: Shamekia LaShonda (Storytime Solidarity member).