RECOMMENDEDREADS BILINGUAL(ENGLISH&SPANISH)
PABTA, O
The Interpreter
OliviaAbtahi
A sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who’s an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents. It captures a common aspect of life for immigrant and bilingual families while offering a model for teamwork that helps everyone feel understood.
PDOMI, A
Angela Dominguez Megusta
PDENI
, A
AnikaDenise Gato Guapo
Nine kittens follow Gato Guapo around, but when it's time to count them, one by one, they go missing, along with a piece of Gato Guapo's clothes! Laugh and count along with this lively cumulative romp told in a lyrical blend of Spanish and English.
A stunning bilingual picture book that celebrates Latinx families by highlighting moments of connection and delight and feelings of safety and home, even through challenges and difficult times.
SPPROWL, L
When her brother tells her that there is no such thing as unicorns, a little girl sets out to find out the truth and hopefully prove him wrong.
KarlaValenti María Mariposa
On her first day of school in the United States, a magical butterfly appears on Maria's windowsill, carrying memories of home and making her feel less lonely and more brave.
SPPAMAD, B
Eldoblede amigos/ Twicesas manyfriends
BrianAmador
Making friends is twice the fun when you know two languages! Follow along as children laugh, play, and share through a catchy tune that introduces both English and Spanish phrases.
AbuelitaandI MakeFlan PHERN, A
AdrianaHernández Bergstrom
Anitalovestobakewithherabuela, especiallywhentheyareusingher grandmother’sspecialrecipesforCuban dessertslikeflan!
CynthiaHarmony MiCiudad Sings PHARM, C
After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken.
PSIQU, A
Abuela’s SuperCapa
AnaSiqueira
Saturdays are superhero days. Equipped with their milkshakes and capas, Luis and his abuela can turn anything into an adventure. But when Abuela gets sick, Luis has to learn a new way to be a hero.
JimmyFallon Conpollo
Meet Pollo, a friendly little chicken who just wants to play. Why just go to the beach when you could go to la playa con Pollo? You're in for a busy, adventurous day!
Lahuertade Roli/Errol’s Garden SPPHIBB, G
GillianHibbs
Errol loves gardening, but he doesn't have a real garden. Although his home is full of beautiful plants, he longs for an outdoor space where he can grow things.
Lunaysu riquísimodim sum/Luna's yumyumdim sum SPPYIM, N
NatashaYim
TheILoveYou Book/Ellibro delosteamo SPPPARR, T
ToddParr
In this bilingual colorful picture book, Todd Parr explores the meaning of unconditional love in a heartfelt, playful way.
DuncanTonatiuh ¡Fiesta! SPPTONA, D
A celebratory bilingual concept picture book, this book of colors features a street fiesta with green avocados, yellow tortillas, purple dance dresses, and brown charro pants.
On Luna's birthday, the whole family goes out for dim sum--but Luna and her brothers can't agree on how to share their pork buns fairly.
PGENH, M
MyFamily
MichaelGenhart Spanishisthe Languageof
An intergenerational story of family ties, cultural pride, and spelling bee victory following a young boy who bonds with his beloved abuela over a love of Spanish.