What a delightful book. It made me ashamed as I struggle to learn languages but the children, even the smallest, could quote me quite a few Spanish phrases. The youngest I think knew these words from the children's disco songs on holiday. The illustrations are wonderful and add much to the story. Heartwarming tale.

Such a cute book! Max feels uncomfortable speaking Spanish in front of his family because he can't roll his Rs. It's a great lesson in learning to be more comfortable with yourself, and Max is able to do what he needs to do for those he loves. In the end, Max accomplishes more than he could have imagined. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

Heartwarming and beautifully illustrated!

Though I must note that it wasn’t a smooth read, it was a bit too fast paced but that certainly played a positive role in making it a brief and easy guide to confidence for kids.

This is a great story about taking the time to learn to communicate with someone close to you who speaks a different language. I like the theme of not giving up also and too keep trying.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

I am a retired preschool teacher so I have read many children's books. I love when a book teaches children about a different culture, religion or language. This one does such a great job teaching a few Spanish words and also teaching that it's OK to try, even if it's not perfect. Most fun part of this book is the glossary at the end and the recipe for. rice pudding - Arroz con leche! Loved this book so much!

Pjs, cuddling, and story-time before bed is a favorite at our house! The last couple weeks the kids had so much fun reading some new material I was given advanced copies of. It’s cute how now they ask what new books I have to read. As soon as I’m finished they will tell me what they loved about the book. My great little reviewers! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📚📖 @netgalley #netgalley

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A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Squawk of Spanish by Gabriella Aldeman. In this charming and beautifully illustrated story, Max is embarrassed to speak Spanish because he can't roll his rrrrrr's. His cousins tease him but with some encouragement from his abuela and her funny parrot, Max is able to communicate with his grandma over their shared love of cooking together. The delicious recipes at the end of the book are an added bonus!

As a teacher in a predominantly Spanish-speaking elementary school, this is a delightful book that I cannot wait to add to my classroom library.