Valentina y Guille is a warm and playful decodable reader in Spanish created for Grade 1 students developing early reading skills. The book features three connected stories that highlight the joyful bond between Valentina and her dog Guille.
Whether riding skateboards, exploring the zoo, or visiting the vet, Valentina and Guille do everything together. Each story provides intentional opportunities for decoding practice, vocabulary development, and comprehension-while also modeling empathy, curiosity, and imagination.
Readers will:
Discover what Guille really loves to eat in Valentina y Guille
Learn fun animal facts during a field trip in Valentina y Guille van al zoológico
Explore feelings and healing in Guille va al doctor
The book also includes:
Decodable vocabulary practice before each story
Comprehension and reflection questions after reading
Informational nonfiction "Did you know?" pages to extend learning
With its relatable themes, gentle humor, and engaging text, this book helps build fluency, deepen comprehension, and foster a lifelong love of reading-especially for bilingual learners.