This is a winner for families looking to add some linguistic variety to their bookshelf without it feeling like 'homework.' Paco the dachshund is an instantly likable protagonist, and the 'Spanglish' rhyming scheme is clever enough to keep parents from losing their minds during the fourth consecutive re-read.

It’s a great example of how picture books build the 'language comprehension' side of the reading rope. By listening to the rhymes and seeing the Spanish words in context, kids are building background knowledge and vocabulary that will make them stronger readers down the line.