Reina (Latina) loves to practice gymnastics in the park with her friend Lila (Black). Lila does forward rolls while Reina works on her cartwheels. The young girls feel especially proud when neighbor, Ms. Carol, and her tiny dog, Gala, watch and cheer. Reina is excited when Lila announces that her family is getting a puppy, but the following week at the park, Reina is shocked to see that the puppy is HUGE (depicted as a large Burmese mountain dog). Reina does not want to admit that she fears Chico and avoids being near the dog or telling Lila about her discomfort. Readers will empathize with Reina’s worries and relate to the simple friendship problem explored in the second installment of this series. Spanish phrases are used in the text with a glossary provided in the back. (Ages 4-7)

A CCBC 2024 Choices for the Books for Beginning Readers category!

In Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy, Reina is embarrassed to admit she is afraid of a very big dog. This Level Two I Can Read story is perfect for social emotional learning!

Reina Ramos is the creation of Emma Otheguy, a children's author who writes about Latin identity. The Reina I Can Read stories have engaging illustrations from Andrés Landazabal.

Reina and her friend, Lila, practice gymnastics on Saturdays. It's Reina's favorite part of the week. But when Lila gets a puppy, Reina has to practice gymnastics by herself. Also, Lila's dog is HUGE and Reina is afraid to admit to her friend that she is scared. What can Reina do?

Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. This story is a Guided Reading Level (GRL) K. Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy contains several Spanish words and a glossary.

Acclaim for the first Reina Ramos I Can Read: Kirkus Best Book List for Early Readers 2022 and Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best List 2022

Also available in Spanish: Reina Ramos conoce un cachorro ENORME.