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Happy Birthday, José and Feliz

Susan Rose Silvia López Gloria Félix

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Penguin Workshop
14 July 2026
Jose and his dog celebrate their birthdays together in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English!

In this story designed to engage early readers, charming characters combine with simple text, lively illustrations, and laugh-out-loud humor to help boost kids' confidence and create lifelong readers!

Jose and his dog celebrate their birthdays together in this fun early reader that uses both Spanish and English!

On his sister Sofi's birthday, Jose realizes that everyone deserves a special celebration-even his furry best friend, Feliz. Determined to give his dog the fiesta he deserves, Jose gets a great idea- He will share his own birthday with Feliz!

Filled with love, laughter, and a few howls, this charming story showcases the joy of sharing special moments with those we love, no matter how many legs they have. With delightful illustrations and a glossary of Spanish words and phrases, young readers will enjoy learning a new language while celebrating the universal themes of friendship and family.

This early reader, cowritten by notable Broadway producer Susan Rose and children's book author Silvia L pez, is the perfect introduction to independent reading for English-speaking children who have just begun learning Spanish. The inclusion of the Spanish/English translations at the end of the book also makes it an excellent teaching tool.
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Illustrated by:   Gloria Félix
Imprint:   Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication:   United States
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Height: 194mm,  Width: 130mm, 
Weight:   113g
ISBN:   9798217049349
Series:   José and El Perro
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 5 to 7 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Silvia L pez (she/her) was born in Cuba and moved to Miami as a child. Her lifelong love of books turned into a career as a children's librarian until, later in life, she became a children's author. L pez is an eclectic writer whose work reflects her interest in animals, history, folk tales, and people who have overcome obstacles to achieve great things. Her books include Just Right Family- An Adoption Story (winner of the 2018 Gwen P. Reichert Gold Medal for Children's Literature award; illustrated by Ziyue Chen); Handimals- Animals in Art and Nature (a collaboration with Italian artist Guido Daniele); Queen of Tejano Music- Selena (winner of the 2020 Gwen P. Reichert Gold Medal for Children's Literature award; English and Spanish; illustrated by Paola Escobar); Pacho Nacho (bilingual; illustrated by Pablo Pino); My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo (English and Spanish; illustrated by Elisa Chavarri); and My Little Golden Book About Sonia Sotomayor (English and Spanish; illustrated by Nomar Perez). Susan Rose (she/her) is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer for The Band's Visit and coproducer of the Broadway musical Sing Street. She has also produced Tony-nominated Broadway shows, including the original Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat, Hurlyburly, and Blood Knot. She coproduced the Drama Desk-winning musical The Last Five Years. Susan has enjoyed a successful film career as a producer as well. Several of her films have been nominated for and won Emmy Awards, including Cooler Climate and Jack. Gloria Felix (she/her) was born and raised in Uruapan, a beautiful small city in Michoacan, Mexico, one of her biggest artistic inspirations. After earning her bachelor's degree in animation and digital art, Gloria moved to San Francisco to pursue an MFA in visual development. Besides children's books, she makes art for the animation industry. Her hobbies include walking, life drawing, and plein-air painting with her partner and friends. Currently she lives and paints in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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