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Juana Martinez-Neal's bilingual board book brings back familiar characters and introduces new ones in a conversational narration (shown in both languages on every spread) as well as gentle illustrations exuding whimsy and warmth.","brand":"Candlewick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355941228716,"sku":"9780763693626","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/24778653482459.jpg?v=1781629915"},{"product_id":"9781536232332","title":"Alma at Home Bilingual","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake a tour of Alma's home . . . in two languages! The celebrated series of bilingual board books continues--starring the subject of the Caldecott Honor Book \u003ci\u003eAlma and How She Got Her Name.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood morning! I am Alma. \/ ¡Buenos días! 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