"Lorito the bilingual parrot translates for Max and Abuela, but without him they must figure out how to communicate."--
When Abuelas parrot Lorito, who helps translate, disappears for a day, Max and Abuela must figure out how to communicate and discover that their English and Spanish do not have to be perfect -- its the trying that counts! (Picture Books Grade K-2)
Max finds his Spanish-speaking voice with the help of his abuela's pet, Lorito, a talkative parrot, in this sweet and heartwarming picture book.
Max isn't confident with his Spanish, especially rolling his Rs, and his cousins always tease him about it. But he loves spending weekends baking with his Spanish-speaking abuela, while Lorito the parrot helps translate.
But when Lorito disappears for a day, Max and Abuela must figure out how to communicate. Max's Spanish doesnt have to be perfect, and Abuela can attempt a little English. Trying is what counts!
