Fiction

In this delightful story of opposites, a young boy named Quinito describes his everyday activities. From waking up in the morning to going to the park on a sunny day or staying home when it rains, Quinito teaches this importance concept, making readers...

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...

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...

This anthology of poetry features dual-language text and reflects the many different faces of the Mexican culture, both past and present. Readers will savor the sounds and bask in the colorful scenes as the author and illustrator share a Mexico they know...

In this touching book, Nando and his mother honor the spirit of his favorite uncle on the Day of the Dead. Nando wonders how he will recognize his uncle's spirit, but in the end he is reassured that Tío Fernando is happy because he has not been forgotten.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Estela is thrilled when the instructor asks her to participate in the salsa exercise class at the community center. When she returns to dance another day, she is told no children could participate. She takes a lesson from her social studies class and...

Based on the author's own family story, this bilingual book describes the ingenuity one little Mexican American girl uses to create a room of her own from what was once a storage closet.

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.

In this traditional Cuban folk tale set in Miami's Little Havana, a very bossy rooster gets his beak dirty on the way to his uncle's wedding. When he demands that his friends clean it and they refuse, he learns an important lesson about asking first. The...

Mama Alma explains the importance of remembering people who have passed away to her granddaughter Bella and tells her what she should do to celebrate her life after she has died. Pat Mora uses this story to imagine how the Day of the Dead traditions...

Every day, thousands of farm workers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their tables. Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up;...

Young René is from El Salvador, and he doesn't understand why his name has to be different in the United States. When he writes Colato, he sees his paternal grandparents, René and Amelia. When he writes Laínez, he sees his maternal grandparents, Angela...

Amada Irma Pérez tells of her family's journey from México to the U.S. On the journey and upon arrival, she takes solace in her journal which reminds her that she is the same person no matter where she lives. A portrait of family togetherness and...

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.

Award-winning poet Juan Felipe Herrera has written a lyrical account of the year his migrant family settled down so that he could go to school. Vividly illustrated, the story adeptly conveys the emotions of a boy who feels out of place upon entering a...

In this autobiographical picture book, a little boy named René moves to the United States from El Salvador. He is embarrassed to learn that in English his name is a girl's name, even though it is spelled differently. His classmates laugh at him until...

After a string of tragedies in El Salvador, Beto and his mother obtain visas to come to the United States, but his father must stay behind. Beto longs for his father to come join them. With the help of an exceptional letter and some influential people,...

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...

Gilbert and Monica live above their grandparents' bakery where the scent of freshly baked bread greets them each morning. This brightly illustrated story depicts the warmth of a special family as they work together to prepare bread for the feast of the...