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1-3Calico Kid: Carlos & Carmen series.
Illustrated by
Erika Meza.
In four purposeful but cheery transitional readers about Carlos and Carmen Garcia, the twins discover treasure on the beach, learn to ride bikes, turn a botched recipe into a delicious Mother's Day gift, and play in the snow with their tío. The text, which includes a smattering of Spanish words (glossary appended), is engaging; slick illustrations feature bold colors and lots of energy. Review covers the following Calico Kid: Carlos & Carmen titles: The Sandy Weekend, Tío Time, The Wobbly Wheels, and The Yummy Mistake.