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Happy Birthday, José and Feliz
  • Published: 12 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217049349
  • Imprint: Penguin Workshop
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $14.99

Happy Birthday, José and Feliz

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12 Aug 2026
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José and his dog celebrate their birthdays together in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English!

In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!

José and his dog celebrate their birthdays together in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English!

On his sister Sofi's birthday, José realizes that everyone deserves a special celebration—even his furry best friend, Feliz. Determined to give his dog the fiesta he deserves, José gets a great idea: He will share his own birthday with Feliz!

Filled with love, laughter, and a few howls, this charming story showcases the joy of sharing special moments with those we love, no matter how many legs they have. With delightful illustrations and a glossary of Spanish words and phrases, young readers will enjoy learning a new language while celebrating the universal themes of friendship and family.

This early reader, cowritten by notable Broadway producer Susan Rose and children’s book author Silvia López, is the perfect introduction to independent reading for English-speaking children who have just begun learning Spanish. The inclusion of the Spanish/English translations at the end of the book also makes it an excellent teaching tool.
  • Published: 12 August 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217049349
  • Imprint: Penguin Workshop
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $14.99
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About the authors

Silvia López

Silvia López es una nativa de Cuba criada en Miami que trabajó como bibliotecaria infantil en escuelas y bibliotecas públicas durante más de tres décadas. Ella es también la autora de Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad; Selena: la reina de la música tejana; Pacho Nacho, así como de varios Little Golden Books. Silvia vive actualmente en Miami, Florida.

Mirelle Ortega es una artista y escritora mexicana residente en Los Ángeles, California. Ella es la autora e ilustradora de River of Mariposas, y Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, por los cuales recibió en 2023 una mención de honor del premio Pura Belpré y la medalla de bronce en el Premio Internacional del Libro Latino.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

Silvia López is a Cuba native raised in Miami who has served as children's librarian at schools and public libraries for over three decades. She is also the author of Uno Más, One More: A Latino Retelling of an Old Scottish Ballad; Queen of Tejano Music: Selena; Pacho Nacho, and several Little Golden Books. Siliva currently resides in Miami.

Mirelle Ortega is an award-winning Mexican artist and writer for kidlit and animation based in Los Angeles, California. She is the author-illustrator of River of Mariposas and Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, for which she received a 2023 Pura Belpré Award Illustration Honor and an International Latino Book Award medal. She has a love for storytelling and creating vibrant illustrations.
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