Fiction

A young boy walks into the kitchen and finds his mother crying. She is upset because she read a story about name calling and prejudice. The child starts listing positive examples about kindness and convinces her that love is still winning over hate.

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...

After a fun Halloween party at school, Camila goes to her friend Mia's house where she learns about the Day of the Dead. This book shows the importance of honoring traditions.

Over summer vacation, Isabel visits her grandmother in a remote part of Cuba. She eats so much of the delicious food there that she develops a terrible tummy ache. Her wise grandmother knows the perfect natural remedies to make her feel better.

In this poetic ode to grandmothers, a little girl talks about the beauty of her grandmother's black hair and white strands, and wonders if she will have hair like that. Her grandmother assures her that she will.

Breaking news! NASA has chosen Luz Lucero to be the first kid astronaut! This charming bilingual book teaches children about space travel in a fun way.

After a rambunctious dog named Huesos passes away, he takes a journey to the afterlife with Calaca Pascuala. He continues wreaking so much havoc, the skeletons decide to send him back! This funny, rhyming book is an ideal choice for the Day of the Dead.

After moving from Uruguay, Eva misses her best friend. Letters take forever and phone calls are expensive. Her mother tells her about the magic of tin can telephones. Will she find enough string to make it work?

In this rhyming bilingual book, a girl lists all the rules you must follow when you have a pet flamingo.

There is nothing like the bond between grandmother and grandchild. In this touching bilingual book, a young girl wonders what will happen to her grandmother's love when she is not physically with her. She is reassured that she will always feel it.

Whenever the young girl in this story gets to visit her grandmother in Mexico, they love spending time on the rooftop. From up above, they take in the sights below and look at the famous Popocatéptl volcano in the distance.

Beginning readers will cheer on Elena the elephant as she learns to ride a bicycle. Flip the book over to read the story in English.

Ring, ring, ring! Can you hear the paletero man's bell? Where is he? Join in the excitement of a little boy in search of a sweet, cool treat one hot day.

A boy feels out of place when he starts school because he does not speak English. He misses El Salvador and struggles in class. When he makes friends and becomes proficient in his new language, he discovers that he belongs exactly where he is.

This rhyming book captures a little boy's Halloween excitement from choosing his costume to going trick or treating.

Dulce is going to turn seven. She goes to the store with her mother and sister to pick out the perfect pinata. It will be difficult to decide what yummy candy they should put inside.

This bilingual poem invites everyone to a celebration of great food and friends. Under the desert moon, music is played, stories are told, and delicious food is served. The colorful illustrations of lizards, armadillos, birds, and fish complement the...

This lovely story, taken from The House on Mango Street, comes to life in the rich, colorful illustrations of this picture book. With beautiful, simple prose, the author evokes feelings of familial love and tenderness, as she describes the look and scent...

Margaret speaks only English, while Margarita speaks only Spanish. When they meet at the park, they become friends and teach each other how to speak their languages. This delightful bilingual book is ideal for children who are learning either language.

Presented in English, Spanish, and Nahuatl, noted poet Jorge Argueta pays homage to the power of wind. Sometimes it is gentle; other times it's a force to be reckoned with.

As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a hot summer's...

Join in the fun as children enjoy playing eight of the world's most popular sports, including running, baseball, and soccer. Information about all the sports is provided at the end.

Gabriela is disappointed that the beautiful butterfly wings sent to her by her aunt do not work as expected. Her father helps her remember the sights, smells, and sounds of El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico and soon she is soaring.

Maxy is a puppy that lives with Clarita and her family in Puerto Rico. One day, he sees everyone boxing things up. That night, Hurricane Maria hits the island. He is terrified, but he survives with his family and learns to overcome his subsequent fear...

Two groups of kids are in the park. They can’t understand each other because one trio speaks Spanish and the other speaks English. As they play together, they realize that fun and friendship transcend the language barrier.

This bilingual poem invites everyone to a celebration of great food and friends. Under the desert moon, music is played, stories are told, and delicious food is served. The colorful illustrations of lizards, armadillos, birds, and fish complement the...

Children will enjoy reading and listening to this bilingual version of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Children will enjoy reading or listening to (or both at the same time!) this bilingual edition of the Ugly Duckling.

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Gently adapted for young children, this bilingual edition of Red Riding Hood offers a QR codes for listening in either Spanish or English.

Enjoy the story of Snow White in a whole new way. This bilingual edition contains QR codes which allows children to decide if they want to read or listen to (or both!) the classic tale in either Spanish or English.

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...

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.

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...

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 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.

René Colato Laínez and Joe Cepeda have teamed up to create this wonderful bilingual adaptation of The Wheels on the Bus that celebrates community. It also teaches the sounds that different vehicles make, like trains and ambulances.

Children will enjoy this classic tale in either language. It has been gently adapted for younger readers.

Caldecott Medal winner and Pura Belpré honoree, David Diaz shines though his illustrated depiction of the Spanish folk song, De colores, that tells a story of unity and strength. Sung all over the Spanish-speaking world, and also the anthem of the United...