Tío Ricky Doesn't Speak English / Tío Ricky no habla inglés (Bilingual: English/Spanish)

A Bilingual English-Spanish Picture Book

Published by Lil' Libros
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Meet Enrique, a bilingual boy who finds speaking Spanish a chore…until he discovers it’s the superpower he needs to save his uncle―and the day!

Knock, knock! Tío Ricky is in town and he needs his nephew Enrique’s help! He doesn’t speak any English, so his nephew has to translate for him at the store, the post office, and the bank. But speaking Spanish feels like such a chore...until Enrique finds himself in a situation where his bilingual skills become life-saving. Enrique soon discovers that speaking two languages isn’t just helpful―it’s powerful, and it can strengthen family ties in ways he never imagined. It’s a heartwarming story in English and Spanish that shows you don’t need a superhero cape to be a hero! Parents will adore this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover as it spotlights a nephew-uncle relationship in which language barriers know no boundaries. As well, this book showcases the genuine importance of speaking two languages, encouraging bilingualism in our future generations, and the power behind translation, especially between multigenerational individuals.

About The Author

Maritere R. Bellas is a Puerto Rican award-winning author, speaker, writer, podcast host, and bilingual parenting mentor who combined her passion for writing and her devotion to motherhood to create a diverse platform of resources for parents raising bilingual, multilingual, multicultural children long before online resources were available. Passionate about writing children’s books with Latino characters and stories that highlight and celebrate Latino culture, Mari is the author of two bilingual children’s books and two parenting books. Tio Ricky Doesn’t Speak English is her third bilingual children’s book.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Lil' Libros (October 14, 2025)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781962227261
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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Raves and Reviews

“It can feel like an adult responsibility to translate for second-generation kids, and Tío Ricky’s nephew sometimes feels frustrated. But when Tío Ricky falls ill, he knows what to do and realizes the importance of his translation skills. This heartfelt story celebrates family and helping others.”

– Mia Wenjen, Co-Founder and President, Read Your World

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