We Laugh Alike / Juntos nos reímos

¡Ahora con tapa blanda! Seis niños están a punto de jugar: tres de ellos hablan solo inglés y tres hablan solo español. ¡Pero todos se ríen de la misma manera y juntos!

Esta ingeniosa aventura que ocurre en un área de juegos entrelaza conversaciones bilingües en español e inglés, de manera que dos grupos de niños pueden expresar sentimientos parecidos, cada uno en su propio idioma.

Now in paperback! Six kids are ready to play: three speak English. Y tres hablan español [and three speak Spanish]. But all of them laugh alike and together!

This clever playground adventure weaves together bilingual Spanish and English conversations, so two groups of children can express similar thoughts in their own languages.

Este es un nuevo libro ilustrado escrito por Carmen T. Berner-Grand, autora premiada por su libro Diego: Bigger than Life. Este nuevo libro ilustrado rompe barreras y afianza la amistad. Tres niños juegan en el parque cuando de repente llegan otros tres. Los grupos no pueden entenderse porque tres niños solo hablan inglés y los otros tres solo hablan español. Sin embargo, cada uno puede expresar sentimientos parecidos en su propio idioma.

Aquí interactúan el inglés y el español. ¿Pueden encontrar la manera de jugar juntos? ¡Claro que sí! Al observarse unos a los otros, cada grupo se da cuenta de que tienen más similitudes que diferencias, y así terminan descubriendo nuevas palabras y haciendo nuevos amigos en esta aventura impulsada por un diálogo interesante en español.

A brand new barrier-breaking and friendship-affirming bilingual picture book from award-winning author Carmen T. Bernier-Grand (Diego: Bigger than Life). Three kids are playing at the park when three more arrive. The groups can't understand each other because one trio speaks only English and the other only Spanish. But they can express similar thoughts in their own languages.

Aquí interactúan el inglés y el español. Can they find a way to play? Of course they can! By watching each other, both groups learn that they are more alike than different and end up discovering new words and making new friends in this adventure propelled by clever integrated Spanish dialogue.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs