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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Nori & Jelly: The Bathroom That Roared - Nori y Jelly: El baño que rugía: A Bilingual Sensory Story About Noisy Public Restrooms / Un cuento sensorial

Nori & Jelly: The Bathroom That Roared - Nori y Jelly: El baño que rugía: A Bilingual Sensory Story About Noisy Public Restrooms / Un cuento sensorial

Alvarado, Daniel

Paperback

Series: Nori & Jelly Little Brave Steps

General Juvenile NonfictionLanguages

ISBN13: 9798193101017
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Aug 17 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A public restroom can sound like a roaring cave.

The toilet flushes by itself. The hand dryer growls. Bright lights and echoes make every sound feel bigger. Nori needs to go, but her ears are telling her, Too much!

Abuela does not rush, force, or shame her. With Jelly beside them, they make a simple plan that gives Nori clear choices: headphones, a picture card, a little star for the automatic sensor, a warning before the big sound, and a paper towel instead of the dryer.

En español:

Un baño público puede sonar como una cueva que ruge. El inodoro se descarga solo. El secador hace un ruido enorme. Las luces brillantes y el eco hacen que todo parezca aún más fuerte. Nori necesita ir al baño, pero sus oídos dicen: Es demasiado!

Abuela no la apura, no la obliga ni la avergüenza. Con Jelly a su lado, preparan un plan sencillo que le ofrece opciones claras: audífonos, una tarjeta con dibujos, una estrellita para cubrir el sensor automático, un aviso antes del ruido fuerte y una toalla de papel en lugar del secador.

Inside this gentle read-aloud / En esta tierna lectura encontrarás:

  • Parallel English and Spanish text: short, natural sentences for reading together.
  • A visible sensory plan: concrete choices a child can recognize and discuss with a caregiver.
  • Respectful self-advocacy: Nori asks for a warning and chooses a quieter option.
  • Warm folk-art illustrations: expressive characters, bold color, and uncluttered scenes.
  • A reassuring message: courage can mean trying one small step with a plan.
Created for preschool read-alouds, family routines, and early-learning classrooms.

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