LILIANA MARTÍNEZ / LUCÍA ROCHA
Andrea y Bruno is a heartwarming collection of three stories about two best friends who share curiosity, compassion, and a deep bond that grows through every challenge and adventure. Each story invites young readers to explore meaningful themes like community, friendship, leadership, and change-all while practicing decoding with phonics-aligned, high-frequency text.In 'Los jardineros del barrio,' Andrea and Bruno take the lead on a project to beautify their neighborhood park. With support from their community and a lot of hard work, they learn that even small actions can make a big impact.In 'El club de los exploradores,' the duo starts a nature club and embarks on an exciting outdoor adventure that brings new friends and discoveries.And in 'Bruno se muda a Guadalajara,' the two must face the sadness of saying goodbye, but also discover that real friendship can endure time and distance.Each story includes built-in vocabulary support, comprehension prompts, and nonfiction '¿Sabías que...?' sections to deepen knowledge about topics like community gardens, mushrooms, and the city of Santa Cruz.Perfect for early readers, Andrea y Bruno blends joyful fiction with meaningful reflection and rich literacy practice.