Los deseos de Carmela (Yoto Card)

This bilingual audio story, written and narrated by Matt de la Peña (with a Spanish version narrated by Carolina Ayala), follows Carmela as she wakes up on her birthday hoping for the perfect wish. Accompanied by her brother through the neighborhood errands, she discovers a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. With lyrical narration and a reflective tone, the story invites listeners to follow a clear narrative sequence, understand subtle cause-and-effect, and engage emotionally with Carmela’s thoughtful exploration. The dual-language format supports vocabulary building, listening comprehension in both English and Spanish, and cultural appreciation through gentle storytelling.