  | Reina Ramos: Neighborhood Helper Author: Otheguy, Emma | |
| Price: $14.99 | ||
Summary:
Reina’s school is holding a food drive and the classroom with the most cans wins a pizza party! She’s excited to help but when she gets home Abuela has other plans. With extra errands, Abuela can’t go to the store so Reina’s worried she won’t have enough cans. When her class narrowly loses the competition Reina is really upset, but after spending some time helping Abuela take care of their neighbors she remembers just what the competition was all about--helping neighbors!
Reviews:
School Library Journal (07/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 07/01/2024 Gr 1–2—When Reina Ramos's class wants to win a pizza party for collecting the most cans in the food drive, she goes into overdrive planning and encourages those around her to participate. She even recruits Abuela, who agrees to help but then gets distracted with a new baby in the neighborhood. Reina's class loses by one can, and the disappointment is palpable. However, with Abuela's help, Reina learns that winning isn't everything, and there are still others to help. Otheguy's text is perfect for beginning readers to tackle on their own. Her blend of Spanish will expose young readers to the language and support multilingual learners. Landazábal's illustrations are bright and cheerful; Reina's expressions are especially strong. VERDICT A solid choice for early readers, especially recommended for students in immersive or bilingual classrooms.—Brittany Morgan - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
