Wide-awake colors, bold lines, and lots of movement set the stage for Bebé’s visit to the grocery store. Like any self-respecting toddler, Bebé views the outing as a chance to experience the market’s wares with all his senses, especially taste, touch, and sound! Mamá’s hard-pressed to keep up with her little one’s grocery cart activities until she finds the perfect distraction: a box of animal crackers for his midday snack. Rhyming words and a liberal dose of Spanish (with glossary) make this oversized picture book an ideal read-aloud. Young listeners will be captivated by Bebé’s romp right up through his exit from the store: “Smiles from Mamá. 'Shopping’s done! ¡Terminé!’ And who’s been her wonderful helper? Bebé!” (Ages 2–5)

A quick trip to the supermercado? Not with Bebe in the shopping cart. Snatching the grocery list and picking out chocolate-covered pickles, he's not being very helpful. Just as Mama is ready to throw up her manos, she gives sweet Bebe a box of animal cookies. A dulce at last! He finds a camel, nibbles on a giraffe . . . eats an oso. Then they're off to the checkout line, smiling all the way.

Susan Middleton Elya's tender yet feisty story and Steven Salerno's vivid art are perfect for budding English- and Spanish-speaking readers.

Includes a glossary of Spanish words.