Common Sense Media Review
By Monica Encarnacion
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Bilingual tale of two unlikely friends has laughs, snacks.
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What's the Story?
I'M HUNGRY! / ¡TENGO HAMBRE!, is the story of an unlikely pair -- a chatty bluebird named Birdie and a hungry T-Rex named Lolo. When Lolo can't decide what to eat, Birdie offers a variety of options, from bananas and fish to sandwiches and cookies, but Lolo keeps saying "¡No,gracias!" Will they ever find something that satisfies this hungry little dino?
Is It Any Good?
This easy to follow picture book by Angela Dominguez does a great job illustrating the fact that some of us speak Spanish, while others speak English, and some of us even speak both languages. I'm Hungry! / ¡Tengo hambre! offers a simple storyline that's easy for kids to follow. Repetitive phrases help kids learn new words in both English and Spanish. Included is a delightful blend of humor, friendship, and language learning. Vibrant illustrations provide visual cues and playful text make it a fun and engaging read for bilingual families, and kids of all ages wanting to learn a new language. It's a feel-good picture book for all to enjoy!
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the animal characters in I'm Hungry! / ¡Tengo hambre! What are the differences between them? How are they the same? What are they feeling?
How do they become new friends? How do they communicate their feelings to each other? How do they show empathy and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
Birdie and Lolo speak two different languages. What language or languages do you speak? How can you communicate with others who may speak a different language than you?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Angela Dominguez
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Animals ( Dinosaurs ) , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Communication , Empathy , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
- Publication date : January 11, 2022
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 2 - 4
- Number of pages : 32
- Available on : Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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