Santiago’s Dinosaurios

Santiago is new to the United States, and he doesn’t speak English. On his first day of school, how will he connect with his peers? Santiago learns that even when you don’t speak the same language, some interests—like dinosaurs—are universal.

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  • 32 Pages
  • 8" x 10"
  • 9780807572306
  • October 2022

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  • 9780807572320
  • October 2022

Reviews

  • With compassion and insight, Ríos Ramírez chronicles the anxieties that many children feel upon attending school in a new country.

    - Kirkus Reviews

  • The strong narrative perfectly conveys Santiago’s anxiety, with his confidence building as he participates at school, surrounded by supportive teachers and kind classmates.

    - Booklist

Awards & Accolades

  • 2023 Best Books for Kids & Teens starred selection, The Canadian Children's Book Centre

Illustrator

Udayana Lugo

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