I Love You, Baby Burrito

by Angela Dominguez

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250231093
Publisher:	Roaring Brook Press
Publication date:	01/12/2021
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in North Texas. She now resides on the east coast with her boyfriend, Kyle, and their petite dog, Petunia. She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children including the beloved Stella Díaz series. She is also a New York Times Bestseller, Sid Fleischman winner, and a two-time Pura Belpré Illustration Honoree. Her latest books are GABBY TORRES GETS A BILLION FOLLOWERS and the LOLO & BIRDIE series.

Editorial Reviews

This celebration of the “baby burrito” is a playful and loving take on life in a Latinx family.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“[An] adorable—and adoring—portrait of a new baby’s first day at home.” —Horn Book

“A sweet gift for new parents.” —Publishers Weekly

“An endearing bedtime read . . . Filled to the brim with comfort and love, this book is a welcome addition to most picture book collections, especially where ­bilingual books are in demand.” —School Library Journal

How Are You / ¿Cómo estás?

“Here's hoping these endearing giraffes will continue making plenty of amigos.” —Kirkus Reviews

How Do You Say? / ¿Cómo se dice?:

“Young children will delight in the antics of two endearing giraffes in this bilingual picture book.” —School Library Journal

“This charming story is as light as air yet carries heft.” —Kirkus Reviews

“As appealing to look at as it is to listen to, this book . . . provides opportunities to bring together those learning English, learning Spanish, or just learning how to make new friends and amigos.” —The Horn Book

“Dominguez’s bold, playful pictures . . . [demonstrate] something that many children know intuitively: Speaking different languages is a minor detail when it comes to making new friends.” —Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

★ 2020-11-18
Two doting parents bring their newborn home in this sweet story told with Spanish phrases.

An excellent title for anyone who wants to convey the love and excitement of being a new parent, this bilingual picture book captures the joy of the first few days at home. The house is decorated with banners and balloons, giving the illustrations a celebratory feel. A stuffed llama, toys, and a bassinet have been prepared in anticipation of the birth, and the green and yellow colors in the nursery make it easy for any child to imagine themselves the baby arriving home in the story. The parents, a pale-skinned, redheaded mother and a brown-skinned, dark-haired father, hold their new arrival, then watch the baby in the bassinet until fussing begins. After feeding, they calm their babe by partaking in the universal act of swaddling the tot tightly in a blanket. Accompanying illustrations that show how the baby’s arms and legs are contained, with only the face peeking out, in a bundle that looks like a burrito, the text deftly interjects Spanish words while conveying their meaning through the artwork. A sense of kindness and safety permeates the double-spread depictions of the parents and their child, resulting in a calm and peaceful tale of family love. A Spanish glossary and pronunciation guide follow this clever and heartwarming story. (This book was reviewed digitally with 9-by-18-inch double-page spreads reviewed at 40.8% of actual size.)

This celebration of the “baby burrito” is a playful and loving take on life in a Latinx family. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews