The Secret Recipe

by Jacqueline Jules, Kim Smith (Illustrator)

Overview

Head into the kitchen with Sofia Martinez. Sofia wants to help her abuela make arroz con leche for the church dinner, but things don’t go as planned. Find out if Sofia is able to fix the recipe so her grandma isn’t embarrassed in this early chapter book. With Spanish words and phrases sprinkled throughout, this early chapter books is perfect for those learning Spanish or English!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515854227
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Sofia Martinez Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Jacqueline Jules is the award-winning author of 25 children's books, including No English (2012 Forward National Literature Award), Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off (2010 CYBILS Literary Award, Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Honor Award, ALSC Great Early Elementary Reads), and Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash (named on 2013 List of Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street College Committee). Jules and her family live in Northern Virginia.
Kim Smith has illustrated two picture books, including the upcoming Raven and Loon, which have been published in English and Inuktitut. She studied illustration at the Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, Alberta, where she currently resides.

Table of Contents

Cooking with Abuela — The mistake — The big switch.

Interviews

Spanish words and phrases integrated into the story Main character is a Hispanic girl Stories focus on daily life and family Includes glossary with English and Spanish words, discussion questions, and writing prompts For readers who love Katie Woo

Editorial Reviews

06/01/2016
Gr 1–2—Sofia Martinez is at it again with more zany adventures. In Singing Superstar, she receives a special gift that allows for constant creative expression through song, but it takes her some time to find the perfect audience. In The Secret Recipe, Sofia struggles with paying attention while cooking with her abuela and the finished product doesn't taste quite right. Through every up and down, Sofia's family remains a source of unwavering love and support. The illustrations are bright and cheerful and complement the story lines. Mostly in English, with a sprinkling of Spanish words throughout, the works are well written and provide adequate context clues to assist children in decoding the meaning of unknown words. A glossary of Spanish vocabulary and thought-provoking questions are appended and allow for an extension of the story. VERDICT With broad appeal to beginning readers, these easy to read titles are strong additions to most collections.—Kristen Todd-Wurm, Middle Country Public Library, NY

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