PreK-8

Stunning artwork and sparse text introduce young children to the importance of our flag and American ideals.

There are many stories about people coming to the United States, but this bilingual book tells the story of Lucas and his family who return to Mexico because Lucas's parents are undocumented. The young boy plays the trumpet and it's his music that...

José M. Hernández recounts his rise from migrant farm worker to astronaut in this bilingual autobiography. Readers will be inspired to see how he never gave up and was able to achieve his dream.

The author shares his experiences of fleeing the civil war in El Salvador and sneaking across three borders with his father in order to join his mother in the United States. One constant and solace during the journey were the new shoes his mother sent...

Reyna's grandfather's vihuela hangs on the wall of her family's restaurant. One noisy day, Reyna accidentally knocks it off the wall and damages it. In her frantic search to find someone to fix it, she learns a lot about her grandfather and the power...

Renowned author Julia Alvarez re-creates the legend of Dominican folk character La Vieja Belen in this delightful bilingual rhyming story, beautifully illustrated by Dominican artist Ruddy Núñez. Alvarez's retelling keeps the magic of the traditional...

In a lighthearted way, young children learn that it's the thought that counts when giving someone a present.

This bilingual poem about cooking little tamales teaches readers all about the importance of the corn crop in Central America from pre-Columbian times to the present. Any portion of the recipe requiring adult participation or supervision is marked with...

Two young siblings make salsa in a molcajete. The recipe is shared in the verses.

Inspired by Luis Soriano Bohórquez in Colombia, this book captures one girl's love for reading and the power of a good book. One morning, Ana awakens to the sound of donkeys approaching. She discovers they are carrying books. The Biblioburro has...

Tomorrow is Super Hero Day at school and the principal tells all the students to come dressed as their favorite super hero. Bobby’s super hero is baseball player Roberto Clemente. He explains to his friends what made him so special.

Snow is not happy when her mother tells her they are moving from their arctic land to the jungle. Everything is different in the new place. She tries to make friends, but the language barrier makes it difficult. Will anything make her feel more at...

Alma Flor Ada and her daughter present a poetic tribute to the Yuba River. The poems, which are presented in alphabetical order, capture the natural beauty of the water and all that surrounds it.

Little White Fish is so happy because his mother has come to take him home. First, though, he has to say goodbye to all his marine animal friends.

In his imitable style Eric Carle finds an ingenious way to introduce young children to the phases of the moon in this heartwarming story about a loving father who climbs up to the sky and gets the moon for his daughter, who wants to play with it. Pages...

This bilingual board book introduces very young children to the Queen of Tejano Music.

Young children will learn all about shapes and sizes as Little White Fish invites different sea creatures to his birthday party.

Alfredo Alva, along with help from his neighbor Deborah Mills, shares the story of how he crossed the border illegally with his father. He was able to become a citizen thanks to a government amnesty program and, four years later, his entire family was...

Alfredo Alva, along with help from his neighbor Deborah Mills, shares the story of how he crossed the border illegally with his father. He was able to become a citizen thanks to a government amnesty program and, four years later, his entire family was...

This bilingual book encourages children to stand tall and strong just like the trees! It promotes self-esteem as well as respect for nature.

A small, tired, and ill speckled hen that spends a rainy day flying in front of her window, arouses in Natalia nostalgia for her grandfather, who stayed in El Salvador. She then is determined to save the hen and moves heaven and earth to do so.

Artwork from the Day of the Dead teaches children about emotions in both Spanish and English.

Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one.' Join one little pigeon as she sets out on a journey to spread a message of tolerance around...

A little penguin learns that good things come to those who wait in this adorable story about patience.

Based on a Costa Rican song, a lively group of skeletons helps little children learn to tell time. Information on the Day of the Dead is provided at the end of the book.

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.

This bilingual biography, interspersed with excerpts from Versos sencillos, shows how José Martí was inspired to fight for freedom in his native Cuba, even when he was exiled in New York. The detailed afterword offers more information about his life and...

In this adaptation of a folk tale from Oaxaca, Mexico, young Juan dreams of having his own patch of land so he can plant corn, squash, and beans like his father and grandfather before him. Illustrations in richly hued earth tones show how Juan...

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.

Ixchel wants to learn how to weave the colorful fabrics that Mayan women have been creating for generations, but her mother is always too busy making things to sell at the market to teach her. Undeterred, she not only finds a way to learn on her own,...

Told from the perspective of his daughter, the life of renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera is described and presented along with his most influential works and stunning family photographs. This bilingual book will teach about the life and legacy of one...

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...

A little boy cannot find his cat. He ends up journeying all around the world in search of her. Along the way, he sees felines of all types, including lions, tigers, and panthers. Young children will join him each time he cries 'This is not my cat.'

Based on the beloved Latin American nursery rhyme Un elefante se balanceaba, this book teaches little kids to count to ten in both Spanish and English.

The author remembers the day in which the Spirit of the Corn visited the restaurant that his family owned in El Salvador. The narration is full of suspense and impregnated with the delicious scents that surrounded the kitchen and that remain intact in...

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...

Jorge Argueta teaches children how to make guacamole in this illustrated, bilingual poem.

This book for beginning readers features simple yet witty text that small children can easily read by themselves. The endearing story of a newly hatched bird in search of his mother appears in both Spanish and English, making it double the fun for young...

This bilingual book, with its repetitive, rhyming text, celebrates community and family. It takes children on a tour of the place where they live.

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.