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In honor of National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we’ve gathered a list of the best Spanish bilingual children’s books for a variety of ages to add even more “ diversidad” to your home library. Spanish is a beautiful language with enchanting stories and oral histories that your kids will enjoy.
- Authentic Spanish Books For Kids
- Authentic Poetry/Music in Spanish For Kids
- Alphabet Books in Spanish
- Fiction Books in Spanish For Kids
- Folktales, Classics, & Legends
- Authentic Spanish Books For Kids About Traditions
- Immigration-Related Spanish Picture Books
- Authentic Spanish Books For Kids About Culture & Geography
- Biographies in Spanish For Kids
For more book lists and suggestions, be sure to see my Spanish children’s bookspage. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! If you’d like to take this list to the library or print and save for later, you can also grab it as a free download.
1. ¡Pío Peep!: Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes – This is just our favorite collection of traditional rhymes and illustrations in Spanish, and an essential for every Spanish-language kids’ library. The English translations are beautifully arranged as well. 2. De Colores and Other Latin American Folksongs for Children– From the beloved children’s ...
1. Guatemala ABCs – This is just one book from a delightful series that introduces different Spanish-speaking countries through the alphabet. 2.Mi primer abecedario– Designed for young pre-readers to learn about the alphabet and its sounds, with a page for each letter. 3.ABeCedarios: Mexican Folk Art ABCs in English and Spanish– The bold, beautiful...
1. Última parada de la calle Market– CJ wonders why he and grandma ride the bus instead of having a car, or why they get off on the last stop- the “dirty part of town”? Grandma’s beautiful answers, along with award-winning illustrations, make this a must-read for kids. 2.La luz de Lucía– The youngest in a family of fireflies, Lucía is too little to...
1.La Lagartija y el Sol – Once in Ancient Mexico, the sun disappeared. All the animals must search the land looking for it, but only one small animal would not give up. 2. Cuentos que contaban nuestras abuelas – A collection of 12 classic folktales from the Spanish-speaking tradition and world. 3. El gallo de bodas–in this Cuban folktale, a rooster...
1. Los tamales de Ana – Ana and her family make tamales every year, for Christmas. Throughout the years, even as Ana gets older, her older sister still gets to do the hardest parts- will Ana ever get to be in charge? 2. El espíritu del Tío Fernando – A boy remembers his favorite uncle as he prepares for Day of the Dead with his favorite uncle. 3. L...
1. La Frontera: El viaje con papá – A young boy and his father make the difficult journey from Mexico to cross the border into the US, where they hope to make a new life. 2. Xochitl, la Nina de las flores– Xochitl missed her garden in El Salvador, and begins a nursery with her family to sell the flowers on the street. 3. Del norte al sur – José and...
1.En Alas del Condor – Stories about the history and culture of Spanish-speaking places, for children. 2. El Chocolate de Abuela– When abuela visits from Mexico, she always brings stories and treasures from her travels, which share rich traditions and customs of Mexico. 3. Esperando el Biblioburro– A true story of a teacher and librarian who create...
1.Anti Princesas 1: Frida Kahlo para chicas y chicos– A colorful combination of illustrations and photos explores of the life of Frida Kahlo, for children. 2. Viva Frida– A Caldecott Honor book that introduces young readers to one of the most famous artists, Frida Kahlo. 3.Conoce a Pablo Neruda – Learn about the famous poet and politician, includin...
Many parents and teachers prefer books that were originally written in Spanish by native speakers, to ensure top quality text and cultural references. If that’s you, you’ll love this list of beautiful and authentic titles! See the list of authentic Spanish picture books here.
Aug 24, 2023 · Whether you’re drawn to familiar classics translated into Spanish or want your child to hear the same words in English and Spanish and pick up on the differences, there’s a book for you,...
Mar 13, 2017 · Bilingual Books in Spanish and English for Kids: Our Top 50 Picks. 50 Picture Books Every Spanglish House Needs. By Elisabeth Alvarado March 13, 2017. Inside: Bilingual books in Spanish and English, for kids. No Spanglish home is complete without a stash of bilingual books for kids in Spanish and English.
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Jun 20, 2021 · 1. ¡Al Furgón! by Henri Meunier. Where to get it: Amazon and bookstores. For ages: 5 and up. Price: $18.93 for Hardcover. This short book is about a young boy who watches a police officer stop different looking people and then send them to a van. It’s a powerful way to teach kids about intolerance and how illogical it is.
Bilingual Books for Young Children: Spanish. These bilingual books for young children in English and Spanish celebrate the gifts of being bilingual and bicultural. For more bilingual titles and information about raising/teaching bilingual children, see the resources below. Agua, Agüita/Water, Little Water. By: Jorge Tetl Argueta.
