Bilingual Picture Books
Did you know there’s all sorts of research and studies about how young children learn multiple languages faster than adults might, because of their growing minds? And that not only does it help them linguistically, but it helps with creativity, logic, and focus?
Also, learning other languages only further helps us connect with all sorts of people and cultures. And what else helps expand young readers’ worlds? Books! So bilingual books are the perfect match. We have a variety of English/Spanish bilingual titles to help young readers expand their vocabularies for both languages, so be sure to check them out. You might learn something too!
Enter the classroom in this joyful story of growth that will help new students find their voice. With Spanish words throughout the text, this radiant picture book is perfect for fans of Mango, Abuela, and Me.
On the first day of elementary school, Abuela soothes Gloriana’s nerves by telling her stories from their family home in la República Dominicana. But as soon as Gloriana enters the classroom, the tropical scenery crumbles and la música is replaced with English phrases she does not understand. When other kids approach her to play at recess, she freezes, uncertain about how to exist between her two homes, or how to make new friends between her two languages. Abuela recognizes echoes of her own immigration journey on this challenging day at school, and she gently guides Gloriana towards newfound confidence. This beautifully painted, imaginative picture book celebrates the magic of existing in-between, and the transformative power of self-soothing to build confidence.
Join a family for a fiesta in their one-room casita in this exuberant Latino retelling of the beloved folktale Always Room for One More, which celebrates the importance of kindness and community, and includes Spanish words throughout the text.
Don Manuel and Doña Lila love welcoming others into their home—no one is ever turned away. One day, their casita overflows with friends and loved ones and the house begins to shake and crack, causing chaos before everyone rushes out. To the family’s dismay, their beloved home collapses. But where there is goodwill, there is also a way. In no time at all, their friends get to work and rebuild the casita, proving just how important teamwork is when fixing a problem.
This vibrant Latino retelling of a popular Scottish ballad celebrates kindness, community, and the selfless gesture of giving back.
A unique bilingual treasury full of charm and humor that includes more than 80 rhymes and lullabies from across the Spanish-speaking world.
This delightfully illustrated full-color collection includes beloved lullabies, jump rope songs, riddles, and proverbs collected by award-winning authors and scholars of Latine literature. Rich with the diversity of Latine cultures, this treasury serves as both a warm introduction to Latine folklore for English speakers and a trove of familiar favorites for Spanish speakers.
The collection also includes sheet music and bonus content for caregivers to enrich the reading experience.
Este libro es un tesoro bilingüe único, lleno de encanto y humor, que contiene más de 80 rimas y canciones de cuna de todo el mundo hispanohablante.
Esta colección hermosamente ilustrada a todo color contiene entrañables canciones de cuna, canciones para saltar la cuerda, adivinanzas y refranes recolectados por galardonados autores y estudiosos de la literatura latine. Este tesoro, ricamente diverso gracias a las culturas hispanas, sirve como un cálido acercamiento al folclor latine para los hablantes de inglés y como una joya de obras favoritas familiares para los hispanohablantes.
Esta colección también incluye partituras y contenido extra para que los cuidadores puedan enriquecer la experiencia de lectura.
A veces me siento valiente. A veces tengo ganas de bailar. A veces me siento de mal humor. A veces tengo ganas de llorar.
Sometimes I feel like dancing. Sometimes I feel like dancing. Sometimes I feel cranky. Sometimes I feel like crying.
Todd Parr vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience to introduce readers to the powerful, ever-changing, and sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. With Todd’s signature kid-friendly and accessible art work, The Feelings Book delves into the multitude of feelings that a person can feel with humor and heart.
The Oso family is going out for a stroll, and Rubia has her eye on their empty casita. A nice bowl of sopa, a comfortable chair, a perfecta little bed. Who wouldn’t want to open la puerta and come in? Just right for bilingual families, new Spanish speakers, and anyone who likes a bueno twist on a classic.
This funny fairy-tale retelling includes a glossary of Spanish words used in the book.
A Todd Parr classic, in a bilingual edition! No matter what language you speak, it’s a great reminder to love all parts of yourself, and that the things that make you unique are the best!
From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes a bilingual edition of his most popular book about being yourself and embracing what makes you stand out.With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.
It’s okay to need some help.
It’s okay to dance by yourself.
It’s okay to be different.
It’s Okay to Be Different / Está bien ser diferente celebrates all the ways we are unique and inspires kids to embrace everyone’s individuality. Whether you have an invisible friend; feel mad, embarrassed, or proud; need a helping hand; or like to eat mac and cheese in the bathtub, this book offers the perfect affirming message for anyone who has ever felt like the odd one out.
El autor de éxitos de ventas del New York Times Todd Parr presenta un libro reconfortante sobre ser uno mismo y sobre aceptar con alegría lo que nos hace diferentes.
Con sus ilustraciones llenas de color, su humor único y sus narraciones inclusivas, el querido autor Todd Parr ha sido un favorito de los jóvenes lectores y los cuidadores por un largo tiempo. Sus libros promueven un mensaje esencial de amor y aceptación que es inspirador, empoderador y de fácil comprensión.
Está bien necesitar un poco de ayuda.
Está bien bailar a solas.
Está bien ser diferente.
It’s Okay to Be Different / Está bien ser diferente celebra todas las formas en las que somos únicos e inspira a los niños y las niñas a aceptar la individualidad en todas sus expresiones. Ya sea que tengas un amigo o amiga invisible, sientas enojo, vergüenza u orgullo, necesites la ayuda de alguien o te guste comer macarrones con queso en la bañera, este libro ofrece un mensaje perfecto de autoafirmación para cualquiera que haya sentido que no encaja.
Say “¡SI!” to a fresh, funny, Spanish-forward picture book series set in Skeletown—a cheerful, vibrant world filled with Día de los Muertos-inspired characters!
Spend the day with Skully and Skelly as they learn what to say “yes” and “no” to! With the clever use of just two words—sí and no—throughout the whole book, a sequence of hilarious gags leads to mischief, chaos, and ultimately friendships soaring to new heights! At first, cautious Skelly reins in Skully’s antics, but after they arrive at a friend’s birthday party and the games start heating up, Skelly finally comes out of her sugar-skull shell and reveals that there’s a hankering for adventure in her after all!
With dynamic, neon art that pops off the pages, a completely unique approach to storytelling, and a wildly appealing (but not scary!) cast of calavera characters from the fantastical world of Skeletown, here’s a rambunctious romp that will inspire giggles with Spanish and English readers alike!
Di “¡SÍ!” a una serie de libros ilustrados, originales y divertidos, con solo dos palabras en español basados en el mundo de Skeletown, un mundo alegre y lleno de color con personajes inspirados en el Día de los Muertos.
¡Pasa el día con Skully y Skelly mientras aprenden a decir “sí” y “no”! Con el uso inteligente de solo dos palabras, sí y no, esta historia es accesible tanto para hispanos como anglos. Vive junto con Skully y Skelly una secuencia de bromas divertidísimas. Al principio, la cautelosa Skelly controla las travesuras de Skully, pero después de que llegan a la fiesta de cumpleaños de una amiga, los juegos empiezan a levantar el espíritu aventurero. Desearás acompañarlos en cada momento de esta maravillosa historia.
Además, te encantarán los colores neón que sobresalen en cada una de las ilustraciones. Tendrás acceso a un mundo fantástico con personajes de calavera, (¡que no dan miedo!). Skeletown es un mundo fantástico que atrapará tu atención, te sacará risas y hará volar tu imaginación.
Part of the beloved bilingual board book series by author/illustrator, Rebecca Emberly.
The vibrant colors and large text in this enchanting collection of bilingual board books make learning easy and fun. Boldly colored construction paper cutouts on stark white backgrounds introduce the basic concepts of colors, numbers, shapes, and opposites in a way that will engage little ones again and again.