PreK-8

Dreamlike and whimsical hues bring to life Jorge Luján's poetic verses describing colors found throughout nature. Side-by-side bilingual text and illustrations will not only serve as a tool for language learners but also teach colors to readers of all...

See what happens when a meat-eating dinosaur passes by a gentle, plant-eating one.

Discover the amazing variety of animals that live in the coral reef in this bilingual emergent reader.

Learn how horses jump and race in this bilingual book.

Based on the life of Valentina Cruz, this book teaches children about the Galapagos Islands and the need to protect the animals that live there.

Jorge Argueta pays homage to Mother Earth. This book captures its diverse beauty in both words and illustrations.

This award-winning picture book introduces children to a largely known part of history: Mexican Repatriation. After the Great Depression hit, many Mexican Americans and Mexican immigrants were told that their jobs were for 'real Americans.' Facing...

Alicia is lulled to sleep by the song of the coqui frogs. When a powerful hurricane approaches Puerto Rico, her family evacuates to a shelter. There, Alicia hears many things, but not her beloved frogs. After the storm passes, her family returns home...

In this bilingual trickster tale, Jack Rabbit convinces a bunch of reluctant animals to give him all the ingredients he needs to make a delicious pot of tumbleweed stew.

When Sofia's mother's purse falls on the floor and the contents spill out, Sofia sees a card that says 'alien.' After that, she is convinced her mother is from outer space! Eventually she learns that the word has different meanings.

La Paz is a happy but noisy place. Yearning for a little peace and quiet, the townspeople elect Don Pepe as their mayor. He soon outlaws singing. Even the tea kettles are afraid to make a sound. One day, a rooster comes to town and does what rooster...

Felicia accompanies her mother as she cleans houses. Bored one day at Mrs. Fitzpatrick's home, she begins to explore even though she has been warned not to. When she sees a swing set in the yard, she cannot resist and goes outside to play. Much to...

Twelve idioms in Spanish and in English are compared side-by-side in this colorful book. Children will learn that although we may express ourselves differently in each language, we are usually trying to communicate the same thought.

Jorge Argueta explores his journey from San Salvador to San Francisco in this collection of emotional and optimistic poems. After escaping the civil war in El Salvador, young Jorge finds confidence and deals with feelings of loss in his adopted home--San...

Nobody will let Perico the parrot help with the preparations for the Cinco de Mayo celebration in San Antonio. His cries of 'Let me help' are met with 'go away.' The determined bird finds a way to help and be part of the big fiesta.

Children will enjoy this colorful biography about the life of Tito Puente, Mambo King. It shows how music was an important part of his life from a young child in New York City through his successful career.

In this wonderful, bilingual tribute to grandmothers, José has to make some changes when his grandmother moves in, but he realizes how much happiness and life she breathes into his home. The warmth of this tale radiates in both languages.

A young newcomer to the United States shares her thoughts and feelings about her new home in comparison to her native country. Although it takes time to adjust to certain things, once she and her mom can get their own apartment, her new country begins to...

In this playful collection of popular Mexican proverbs, the artists bring life to their favorite sayings. Filled with wisdom and optimism, these dichos are a celebration of life and culture. This book includes an introduction by Sandra Cisneros.