Lucía Rocha

Valentina y Guille is a warm and playful decodable reader in Spanish created for Grade 1 students developing early reading skills. The book features three connected stories that highlight the joyful bond between Valentina and her dog Guille. Whether riding skateboards, exploring the zoo, or visiting the vet, Valentina and Guille do everything together. Each story provides intentional opportunities for decoding practice, vocabulary development, and comprehension-while also modeling empathy, curiosity, and imagination. Readers will: Discover what Guille really loves to eat in Valentina y GuilleLearn fun animal facts during a field trip in Valentina y Guille van al zool gicoExplore feelings and healing in Guille va al doctorThe book also includes: Decodable vocabulary practice before each storyComprehension and reflection questions after readingInformational nonfiction "Did you know?" pages to extend learningWith its relatable themes, gentle humor, and engaging text, this book helps build fluency, deepen comprehension, and foster a lifelong love of reading-especially for bilingual learners.

Coco se divierte (Coco Has Fun ) is a joyful and relatable decodable book from the Hola Books Yellow Series, designed for early Spanish readers building fluency and confidence through systematic phonics instruction. This book features three short stories starring Coco-a playful, curious pup who loves exploring the world around him and spending time with his friends and family. In the first story, Coco va a pescar, Coco and his dad go fishing, but Coco has mixed feelings about his life jacket. Through humor and gentle encouragement, Coco learns that trying something new can be fun-and safe. In Coco va r pido, Coco races on scooters with Sami, Sara, and Ema. His energetic personality shines as he zooms past his friends, capturing the thrill of playtime and teamwork. The final story, Coco quiere churros , centers around a cozy morning with Ema as they share a breakfast full of laughter, hot chocolate, and churros-until Coco gets a little too excited about the treats Each story is crafted with high-frequency syllables and decodable vocabulary, supporting foundational reading skills while engaging children with real-life experiences and charming illustrations. The book also includes a nonfiction " Sab as qu ?" section that teaches readers fun facts about dogs, as well as a playful how-to page for making chocolate caliente-connecting literacy with culture and everyday joy.

Camila y Lucas is a beautifully structured decodable reader from the Hola Books Yellow Series, specially designed for kindergarten students learning to read in Spanish. This book includes three engaging stories that follow siblings Camila and Lucas as they navigate everyday moments filled with warmth, humor, and family connection. In La mu eca de Camila, Camila accidentally leaves her favorite doll, Rub , behind on a trip to the farm. With the help of her family-and a sweet dog named Alisa-Camila solves the mystery and finds Rub safe and sound. In La bolsa de mam , Camila and Lucas prepare for a trip to the countryside. As Mam fills her oversized bag with every possible item they might need (including snacks, diapers, toys, and even their pet Luna ), the story highlights the practical love and chaos of family outings. In the final story, El despegue, the family boards an airplane to visit friends. Lucas and Camila enjoy the excitement of lift-off, the view from the sky, and a joyful reunion filled with warm hugs and a delicious meal. The book supports early literacy through syllable practice, decodable word patterns, and repetition-all while offering culturally relevant content that celebrates family, food, imagination, and daily adventures. A nonfiction section and reflective comprehension prompts accompany each story to deepen vocabulary and understanding.

Calisto y Nicol s est n ocupados is a lively and playful decodable book from the Hola Books Yellow Series, designed to support early Spanish readers in building fluency, decoding confidence, and vocabulary development. This engaging book includes three short, interconnected stories that highlight persistence, problem-solving, emotional growth, and everyday adventures-all written with highly decodable text and charming illustrations. In the first story, La guitarra de Calisto, young readers meet Calisto, a determined musician-in-the-making who struggles with tangled strings and sour notes. With support from his friend Nicol s and his encouraging mam , Calisto discovers a new instrument-the guitarr n-and embraces a new sound with pride and joy. The story promotes messages of perseverance and family tradition, introducing children to the rich musical culture of mariachi. The second story, Alisa quiere jugar, follows Alisa, a playful pup in search of a playmate. As Calisto and Nicol s are both too busy to play, Alisa feels sad and alone-until she finds joy and companionship with Ema and Bego a. This simple yet relatable narrative supports emotional learning, emphasizing kindness and inclusion. The third and final story, Nicol s y el chicle, offers a humorous look at experimenting, failing, and learning from mistakes. Nicol s loves chewing gum and making bubbles... until one goes terribly wrong Children will laugh, relate, and learn a gentle lesson about trying new things carefully (and maybe avoiding a gum disaster ). Each story ends with thoughtful comprehension prompts and discussion questions to deepen understanding. The back matter includes two nonfiction " Sab as que...?" sections-one about the guitarr n and another about dog toys-plus step-by-step instructions on how to blow a gum bubble, bringing in playful science and real-world connections.