THADDEUS, KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL ! ( ¡ TADEO, MANTÉN EL OJO EN LA PELOTA ! )
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This is Thaddeus. His nickname is Thad. He is eight years old. He is very lovable. Thaddeus is also smart and kind. He has bright yellow hair. And he has freckles on his small nose. Thaddeus has a happy smile. And he has ELECTRIC blue eyes. Él es Tadeo. Su apodo es Tad. Él tiene ocho años. Él es muy adorable. Tadeo también es inteligente y amable. Él tiene cabello amarillo brillante. Y tiene pecas en su pequeña nariz. Tadeo tiene una sonrisa muy feliz. Y sus ojos son de un azul E L É C T R I C O. Thaddeus has a very special friend. This friend is his beloved dog, Alfred. Thaddeus rescued Alfred from an animal shelter. Alfred is a Cockapoo, one-half Cocker Spaniel, one-half Poodle. Tadeo tiene un amigo muy especial. Este amigo es su amado perro, Alfredo. Tadeo rescató a Alfredo de un refugio para los animales. Alfredo es un Cockapoo, mitad Cocker Spaniel, mitad Poodle.
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About the Book
This incomparable, bilingual children’s book, written in English and Spanish, is specifically targeted to children, ages 7 – 12, but, without question, it is a delightful book that the entire family will enjoy. Based on real life during the fun-filled, carefree years of Dr. Ryan’s youngest child, the author has created a fictionalized account of the incident in an enchanting story involving the dynamic main character with his electric blue eyes, his two charming friends, their affection for dogs, and their love for music.
About the Author
The author, Susan Fay Ryan, is the mother of five children. As an undergraduate student, she attended Boston College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. Holding four advanced degrees, she earned a Doctorate in Education from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fluent in Spanish, she studied the language in Florida, Guatemala, Mexico and Spain. She taught English/Language Arts in Florida for 36 years, spending 33 of them in public schools. While in that position, she earned National Board Certification.