Celebrate all the colors of love in English and Spanish with this sweet bilingual board book based on a popular song from Grammy Award-winning children's musical duo 123 Andrés!
This charming bilingual song from the Grammy Award-winning duo 123 Andrés is brought to life in board book form making it perfect for storytime sharing! Centered in a tender message of love, follow the adorable animal families as they reunite through the spreads, while introducing the colors in English and Spanish!
123 Andrés are gifted lyricists and storytellers, and this bilingual board book perfectly captures their energy and charm. Maria Gabriela's vibrant illustrations are sure to engage little ones. From baby shower gifts for new parents to bedtime sing alouds all year long, this sweet board book is a must-have for any home or school library!
"[123 Andrés is] a rockstar for little language learners." -- Billboard
Praise for Hello, Friend / Hola, Amigo:
* "This bilingual board book will have readers singing along. It encourages readers to welcome everyone into their life regardless of what they look like or what language they speak. Bright, acrylic illustrations featuring a diverse array of children and adults help further the message while complementing the text. A first purchase for libraries." -- School Library Journal, starred review
"A nice addition to the bilingual musical shelf." -- Kirkus Reviews
Andrés and Christina are the Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning music duo 123 Andrés! Their catchy songs and lively concerts get the whole family dancing and learning, in Spanish and English. They perform live concerts all over the US and Latin America each year, for students and families. Their album We Grow Together Preschool Songs won the 2024 Grammy for Best Children's Album and their album Arriba Abajo won the 2016 Latin Grammy in the same category, as well as the Parent's Choice Gold Award. They are also the authors of the bilingual board books Hello, Friend / Hola, Amigo and Ten Little Birds / Diez Pajaritos.
Maria Gabriela Gama is an illustrator born and raised in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, a place that inspires her to create colorful worlds. With a bachelor's degree in graphic design, she started her professional career working in advertising, but soon she discovered the magical world of illustration and fell in love with it. Since then, Maria has been living her dream job and has illustrated all kinds of products such as picture books, puzzles, greeting cards, and toys. She is passionate about her work and wishes to bring joy, representation, and positive change through her cheerful characters and vibrant colors.
