Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Enrique of Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English.
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!
Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English/Tío Ricky no habla inglés
Author: Maritere R. Bellas
Illustrator: Jayri Gomez
Publisher: Lil’Libros
Publication Date: October 14, 2025
Written in English and Spanish, this story honors the beauty of family, the strength of language, and a culture enriched with plantains, dominoes, and warmth. Tío Ricky Doesn’t Speak English/Tío Ricky no habla inglés is a heartwarming tribute to the kids who translate not just words, but emotions, traditions, and even love
– Author Maritere R. Bellas
About Author Maritere R. Bellas
Maritere R. Bellas is a Puerto Rican children’s book author, language and culture advocate. She creates content for parents raising bilingual, multilingual, multicultural children is the author of two parenting books and three bilingual children’s books.
Find out more about this author at www.mariterewrites.com.
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