Stella Daz Has Something to Say - Angela Dominguez

Descriere Stella Daz Has Something to Say - Angela Dominguez

The first middle-grade novel from award-winning picture book author-illustrator Dominguez, based on her experiences growing up Mexican-American, stars an infectiously charming character that comes to life through relatable storytelling and adorable black-and-white art throughout. \n \n In her first middle-grade novel, award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez tells a heartwarming story based on her own experiences growing up Mexican-American. \n \nStella Diaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Diaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely.\n \nWhen a new boy arrives in Stella's class, she really wants to be his friend, but sometimes Stella accidentally speaks Spanish instead of English and pronounces words wrong, which makes her turn roja. Plus, she has to speak in front of her whole class for a big presentation at school But she better get over her fears soon, because Stella D az has something to say \n \nStella D az Has Something to Say introduces an infectiously charming new character with relatable writing and adorable black-and-white art throughout. Simple Spanish vocabulary is also integrated within the text, providing a bilingual element. \n \nPraise for Stella Diaz Has Something to Say\n \nReaders will cheer as they see how, with the help of her friends and family, Stella overcomes her shyness . . . A nice and timely depiction of an immigrant child experience. --Kirkus Reviews \n \nRealistic relationships ground this character-driven story . . . Fans of Clementine and Alvin Ho will be delighted to meet Stella. --School Library Journal, starred review\n

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Square Fish

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ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9781250294104

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1

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