About This Book
I Love You, Baby Burrito is a tender and heartwarming picture book that beautifully captures the intimate act of swaddling a newborn. Through gentle, lyrical text and charming illustrations, it celebrates the immense love and welcome a new baby brings to a family. The book thoughtfully incorporates simple Spanish words, making it a wonderful introduction to bilingual vocabulary for young readers and their caregivers. It's ideal for families expecting a new arrival, new parents, or older siblings preparing for or adjusting to a new family member, offering a cozy and comforting reading experience.
From Pura Belpre honoree Angela Dominguez, I Love You Baby Burrito is a modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a "baby burrito." ¡Hola, bebé! Mi hermosa, my beautiful! It’s time to swaddle you--tucking in each piernita, each bracito . . . everything except your sweet carita. Welcome home, mi baby burrito. We promise to love you forever. With gentle text, simple Spanish words, and irresistible illustrations, this new baby book is delectable.
Discussion Prompts
1
What are some ways we show love to new babies in our family?
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What does it mean to 'swaddle' a baby? Why do you think babies like it?
3
Can you remember when you were a baby? What do you think it felt like to be held and loved?
4
What are some of the Spanish words you heard in the story? Can you guess what they mean?
5
If you have a new baby in your family, what is your favorite thing about them?
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