I'm Hungry! / ¡Tengo hambre!

Lolo and Birdie Series · Book 1

For the child who is starting to explore a second language through humor. This bilingual tale uses mealtime cravings to make learning Spanish and English fun.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your little one is expressing a new interest in different foods or when you want to introduce Spanish in a low-pressure, playful way. This charming bilingual story follows a blue bird and a dinosaur who are both very hungry, but discover they have very different ideas about what makes a good snack. It is a fantastic tool for normalizing bilingualism and encouraging picky eaters to talk about their preferences with humor. Parents will appreciate how the simple, repetitive text builds confidence in both English and Spanish learners. It is perfectly suited for toddlers and preschoolers who are beginning to understand the joy of sharing a meal with a friend, even if that friend likes different things.

Bilingual Cooking & Food Picky Eating Dinosaurs Friendship & Loyalty Birds Humor

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

A dinosaur jokingly considers eating a bird, but it is handled with pure humor.

Sensitive Topics

This is a lighthearted, secular book with no sensitive topics or heavy themes. The resolution is joyful and centers on the simple pleasure of a shared snack.

Ideal Reader

A preschooler who is beginning to notice that people speak different languages or a child who is a hesitant eater and needs to see food discussed in a fun, non-threatening context.