Mariel's family is a big POP of color! But when her tíos, tías, and cousins arrive for her hermanito's birthday party, their many besos, noises, and colors start to feel overwhelming. As Mariel's tears grow into an ocean, she paints a boat to stay afloat and dives into the mighty sea. When an island calls to her through the swells, she discovers sights, smells, and sounds on its shores that bring back memories of the people she loves the most...

Brightly colored vehicles and raised shapes encourage young readers to touch and explore different types of trucks.

Marcos, the youngest Barker, learns all the colors of the rainbow, plus brown and black, from Morgie. Morgie says the colors in English, and Marcos repeats them in Spanish.

"Children will learn basic Spanish and improve their English language skills as they engage with read-a-long videos and activities about their favorite barnyard animals, all designed to help develop a strong vocabulary in both languages."-- Publisher description.