The Tales of Javi Ramírez: Dumplings for Breakfast -- Lynn Celdrán, Paperback

All Javi wants to do is have a chill gaming weekend with his best friend, Cody. But his plans get side-tracked when his little sister gets into some unexpected trouble. And that's only part of the drama that soon unfolds. It all goes downhill when a cherished family heirloom ends up broken, and his grandfather's beloved parrot, Se?or Buddy, escapes his cage. Can Javi turn it all around before Mami wakes up and his grandfather gets home? If not, his whole weekend might be ruined.

This chapter book is an ideal choice for kids who bridge between being leveled to fluent readers. The colorful illustrations, engaging dialogue, and humor will keep the younger reader engaged and thinking while learning Spanish vocabulary and expressions. Included two interactive activities, a fun recipe, and a Spanish glossary.