Dos años

by Anastasia Suen, Winnie Cheon (Illustrator)

Pick of the List, American Bookseller's Association A book in Spanish with fold-out flaps just right for very young children beginning to explore their world. Two adventurous toddlers take an afternoon's romp through their backyard, blowing bubbles, digging in the sandbox, playing hide-and-seek, riding on swings, and playing with other toys. As young readers follow along, they discover what comes in twos as the pictures under the flaps unfold - two hands, two feet, two eyes, two ears, two legs, two arms. Two is the number just for them! Translated from Toddler Two , Dos años is perfect for reading aloud and for children to enjoy on their own. This sturdy paper-over-board book with brightly colored illustrations is sure to captivate curious youngsters. Children will soon be reciting the lively text on their own.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

20 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

From her studio in Northern California, developmental editor Anastasia Suen reads, writes, and edits books for creators of all ages.

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

So...I had a mom come up to me the other day asking for books with little kids who look like her son. He is Asian. And 3. And you know what? Finding books like that is WAY more difficult than it should be! Like...we didn't have ANYTHING! Okay, okay. That isn't strictly true. I did have some picture books and board books featuring little Asian kiddos, but they were all about various Asian cultures, and that wasn't what she wanted. She wanted pictures of little Asian kiddos doing every day child activities. I searched databases, scoured our catalog, and begged staff members to give me ideas. And I still found almost nothing.

But, I did find titles listed online that I thought might work. So I bought them to donate to the collection. This is one that I bought.

And it was wonderful. Just little kids doing little kid things with coloring and faces what just happen to be Asian. The story is minimal (my version is English-only), but the flannelboard-style illustrations were precious and perfectly matched my needs.

Please, please publishers. Give us more books like this. Some of us really do want a genuinely diverse book collection, but if I can't find them, I can't buy them!

[Meaghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Iii LOVE this!! 🤩

So many children’s books have prints of different fabrics, and a lot of them freak me out, but this felt is *SO* cute with lots of little details!!

It has SUPER simple text that’ll be extra great for two-year-olds.

It makes me want to see if I can make a story like this, too!!

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple book that allows for a fun way to engage with your toddler in how to identify body parts in an easy to read book for the bedtime routine. The art style easily engages kids and the little details of the scenery keeps their attention on the tasks of reading comprehension and identification.

[Kitty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute for my toddler who is learning to count to two. Much too simple for my preschooler.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really love how the characters look like my half-Asian twins, and seem like they’re boy/girl twins, too! Nice to have that representation.

[Terry]

This was too simple for our toddler. The Spanish helped, but she wants stories, not just pages with words or rhymes. Visit the Reading Tub to see the full review.

[The Other Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple story for a toddler to follow and recite. This board book has beautiful felt and embroidered illustrations that my daughter delighted in seeing again and again and again and again and again.

[Rachel Hoffman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good short simple story for preschool age children. Especially those who are English language learners.

[Victoria Hanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for baby story time