LILIANA MARTÍNEZ / LUCIA ROCHA
Los gemelos ayudan is a charming decodable book in Spanish that follows twin brothers Carlos and Beto as they learn valuable life lessons by helping their father in everyday situations. This engaging collection includes three interconnected stories:Carlos es panadero - Carlos visits the local bakery and decides to learn how to bake bread, discovering that hard work leads to delicious rewards.Una tarea dificilísima - The twins help their father with spring gardening and learn that even the most difficult jobs can be fun when tackled together.Papá el zapatero - When their shoes tear during recess, Carlos and Beto watch their father try to repair them, learning creativity and resourcefulness along the way.With high-frequency syllables, decodable vocabulary, and repeated sentence structures, this book supports early reading development for Spanish-speaking students. Each story includes before-, during-, and after-reading questions, vocabulary support, and extension activities that strengthen comprehension and oral language skills. Family-friendly tips and real-world connections encourage at-home engagement, while the relatable characters and warm illustrations nurture a love of reading.Perfect for beginning readers in bilingual or Spanish literacy classrooms, Los gemelos ayudan helps build fluency, confidence, and a strong foundation in Spanish.
