Tios y primos Tios and Primos Spanis..., Jacqueline Alcantara
Tios y primos Tios and Primos Spanis..., Jacqueline Alcantara
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Tíos y primos (Tíos and Primos Spanish Edition)

Author: Jacqueline Alcántara, Yanitzia Canetti

Narrator: Laura Villalta

Unabridged: 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/18/2025


Synopsis

EDICIÓN EN ESPAÑOL

Una niña conoce a más parientes de los que puede contar, pero ¿cómo se comunicará con ellos si no puede hablar español con la misma fluidez?

Es el primer viaje de una niña al país natal de su papá, y ella está impresionada con los paisajes maravillos, los sonidos sorprendentes ¡y especialmente con el tamaño de su enorme familia! Pero sabe solo un poco de español y le resulta difícil compartir chistes y anécdotas con fluidez. Por suerte, sus parientes la ayudan a ver que hay otras maneras de relacionarse. Pronto la niña siente que está justo donde pertenece: en el corazón de una familia amorosa, aprendiendo mientras crece.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

A little girl meets more relatives than she can count—but how will she communicate with them if she can’t speak their language?

It’s a little girl’s first trip to her papa’s homeland, and she’s wowed by all the amazing sights and sounds—and especially by the size of her enormous family! But she only knows a little Spanish, and it’s hard not to be able to share jokes and stories. Fortunately, her relatives help her see that there are other ways they can connect, and soon she feels like she’s right where she belongs: in the heart of a loving family, learning as she goes along.

About The Author

Jacqueline Alcántara (JacquelineAlcantara.com) es una ilustradora de libros infantiles. Ha recibido muchos galardones por libros como Jam, Too? de JaNay Brown-Wood, The Field de Baptiste Paul, Freedom Soup de Tami Charles, Jump at the Sun de Alicia D. Williams y Your Mama de NoNieqa Ramos, que fue fifi nalista del Premio Kirkus. Los libros de Jacqueline han sido seleccionados como Los Mejores Libros del Año por Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness y The Horn Book. Tíos y primos es su debut como autora e ilustradora, y está basado en sus visitas a Honduras con su padre. Jacqueline dibuja y enseña ilustración en Chicago, Illinois.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONJacqueline Alcántara (JacquelineAlcantara.com) is the award-winning illustrator of many picture books including Jam, Too? by JaNay Brown-Wood, The Field by Baptiste Paul, Freedom Soup by Tami Charles, Jump at the Sun by Alicia D. Williams, and Kirkus Prize finalist Your Mama by NoNieqa Ramos. Her books have been named Best Books of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, and The Horn Book. Tios and Primos is Jacqueline’s author-artist debut and was inspired by her visits to Honduras with her father. She draws and teaches illustration in Chicago, Illinois.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Steena on July 30, 2025

Such a beautifully crafted book with sweet text and vibrant illustrations! Relatable and full of light and love, this book is one I wish I had when I was a kid. A must read for the Whole family!......more

Goodreads review by Solange on October 05, 2025

Tíos and Primos is a beautiful celebration of family, culture, and connection that transcends language. Jacqueline Alcántara’s illustrations are vibrant and full of life — each page feels like a joyful dance of colors, music, and movement that perfectly captures the warmth of family gatherings. As so......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on August 29, 2025

In this bilingual story, a girl visits her father’s homeland to meet the many uncles, aunts, and cousins of her extended paternal family, including her grandma, for the first time. Spanish words are interspersed throughout the tale, making this book a good introduction to the language for young lear......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on January 30, 2026

Told in English and Spanish, this little girl worries about communicating with her father’s family on a visit to Honduras. Her words tumble out in English and Spanish as her relatives welcome her in Spanish. Her father provides help and guides as she quickly learns new words. Beautiful illustrations......more

Goodreads review by Paola on July 29, 2025

"Tios and Primos," with beautiful text and stunning full-color illustrations by Jaqueline Alcántara, explores the experience of a young protagonist visiting family in Honduras. She speaks little Spanish, but she longs for connection. Soon, she learns that love and family go beyond all barriers, espe......more


Quotes

* “A young girl visits her family’s homeland with her Papá in this picture book about family and language. . . . As they drive through the beautiful land and meet new family members, the young girl expresses herself but worries that her Spanish is not strong enough for her to communicate with her family. . . . A little nervous, she does her best, and they laugh and play as if they have known one another forever. Together with her family, she realizes that love can be communicated in many different ways. The Spanish text conveys the magic the girl feels at arriving in this special place, as well as the excitement and joy the family members feel at seeing one another. Vibrant and colorful illustrations reflect that same joy, and show that love can be shared in so many ways. A wonderful addition to Spanish-language picture book collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review