Amor de arepa
Novice-Mid | CEFR A1 | Perfect for confident beginners: level 1/2 Spanish
Where Are Arepas Actually From—Venezuela or Colombia? The answer at last!
Created by Adriana Ramírez and I, Margarita Pérez García, Amor de Arepa is a collection of two sister books that explore the longstanding rivalry between Colombia and Venezuela over the origin of the arepa—the iconic corn flatbread beloved by both countries. These stories are easy to read, fun, and rich in culture, celebrating the cherished dish that holds a special place in both nations. Touching upon themes of food and culinary tradition, these two heartwarming stories reflect the authors’ deep love for their homeland, traditions, and their arepas.
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Accessible, fun, stories with under 180 unique words.
Food has no borders… or does it?
Arepa vs. Arepa
120 Unique Words plus 106 cognates
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What happens when you put a Venezuelan and a Colombian together and ask them where the arepa comes from? You’ll see! There’s going to be a fight! The arepa is a hot topic that sparks debates, controversies, and endless jokes, with each country claiming the arepa as their own and saying their version is the best.
To settle the score, Reina, the Venezuelan arepa, and Paisa, the Colombian arepa, face off on TV in an epic cooking competition to win the title of World’s Best Breakfast. Both countries insist they invented the arepa, but who’s right?
Each arepa wants to prove they are the original, the biggest, the tastiest, and even the most beautiful. But it’s not just about flavor—it’s about pride!
With 1 million pesos at stake, the pressure is on. Who will win the ultimate bragging rights? Will it be Colombia or Venezuela?
Written with an accessible vocabulary of 120 word families and 106 cognates, this book is an easy and engaging read in Spanish, perfect for novice-mid students (level 1/2). It features delightful, culturally relevant drawings by a Venezuelan artist, a step-by-step recipe and a full bilingual glossary.
Two Friends, One Love for Arepas
Arepas, ¿de dónde son?
177 Unique Words plus 40 cognates
with Teacher guide • Audiobook
Arepas, ¿de dónde son? is a fun, touching, and humorous story that explores the origin of arepas through the experiences of two friends: Ana from Colombia and Rita from Venezuela. Though they get along in almost everything, there’s one topic that always sparks a debate: which country do arepas belong to?
Throughout the story, we learn how arepas are made in each country and the unique differences between them. But the most curious part is that, in this story, the arepas come to life, share their opinions, and explore their own origins.
Amidst laughter, rivalry, and moments of reflection, Ana and Rita embark on a culinary journey that leads them to an unexpected conclusion. So, where are arepas really from?
With 177-word families and 40 cognates, this book is an easy read in Spanish, perfect for novice-mid learners (level 1/2). It features delightful, culturally relevant drawings by a Colombian artist, a step-by-step recipe and a full bilingual glossary.