¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge
HarperCollins 2021
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- community
- friendship
- bilingualism and culture
- helping others
- celebration
- transportation and travel
- problem-solving
- belonging
About this book
Little Lobo and his trusty dog Bernabé head across a bustling border bridge where friends, workers, and families flow in both directions. Along the way, they celebrate community, culture, and helping others, with bilingual labels and lively details inviting kids to explore every page. The energetic art and Spanish-English wordplay make it a great read-aloud for classrooms and families. Perfect for young readers who enjoy vibrant illustrations and stories about neighborhoods working together.
Setting: a lively U.S.–Mexico border city and its busy bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge right for my child?
Yes — ¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.6, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include community, friendship, bilingualism and culture.
How long does it take to read ¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, ¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge takes around 8m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does ¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge have an AR quiz?
Yes — ¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is ¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge?
¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge has an AR reading level of 2.6, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.