I Love You, Baby Burrito (Hardcover)

Description

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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.

About the Author

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Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in the great state of 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 and a two-time recipient of Pura Belpré Illustration Honor. Her debut middle grade novel, Stella Díaz Has Something To Say, was a New York Public Library and a Chicago Public Library pick for Best Books for Kids, Sid Fleischman Award winner, and an ALA Notable. She recently illustrated Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s newest picture book, Just Help! How to Build a Better World. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She’s delighted to still be doing both.

Praise For…

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“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