A great choice for Spanish-language picture book collections and for discussion of opposites in characteristics.
An enchanting Spanish-language picture book about the beauty in the everyday and the endless possibilities of the imagination.
This lovely Spanish-language picture book is a great choice for exploring the topic of change and trying new things, and is highly recommended for all Spanish-language collections for children.
A fun Spanish-language picture book perfect for fans of humorous stories involving animals.
Every collection needs more Alma. These titles are a must-purchase.
Add to all Spanish-language early reader collections.
Add to all Spanish-language early reader collections.
Every collection needs more Alma. These titles are a must-purchase.
Purchase these for all Spanish-language nonfiction picture book collections, especially where they can be used as curricular tie-ins.
Purchase these for all Spanish-language nonfiction picture book collections, especially where they can be used as curricular tie-ins.
Adorable format and iconic subjects make this a general purchase for bilingual collections.
An honest depiction of feeling shame of a family’s humble beginnings and background and finding the true value of our heritage.
A beautiful package, this special book belongs on all Spanish-language and holiday shelves.
Add this raucous twist on “Old MacDonald” to all Spanish collections.
A fun and educational series to inspire a new generation of scientists.
A great choice to share when discussing and encouraging adopting a pet, as well as for animal lovers of all ages who love happy and hopeful endings.
A fun and educational series to inspire a new generation of scientists.
An excellent picture book biography, sure to encourage children to work hard to follow their dreams.
A picture book about emotions highlighting the effects of immigration-based family separation and the healing power of friendship. A strong choice for Spanish-language picture bookshelves.
An excellent addition to bilingual picture book collections, as well as a great choice for Día de los Muertos.
A solid addition to bilingual picture book collections, this is a great choice for those looking for stories about grandparents as well as for discussing loss.
A fun, general purchase for Spanish-language collections.
These titles’ conservation message and actionable advice outweighs their slightly dated information and look. They will be welcome in most Spanish-language picture book nonfiction shelves.
A truly multicultural volume exploring holiday experiences that can be enjoyed by the entire community. Purchase for all Spanish-language collections and shelve alongside Marilyn Singer’s Every Month Is a New Year.
Purchase this soothing, tear-inducing Spanish-language picture book for most collections, especially where there are new-parent programs.
An excellent addition to bilingual picture book collections, and one that might encourage readers to look around and see if someone they know needs a friend.
This fun graphic novel is full of life and will make a superb addition to Spanish-language graphic novel collections
An instructive and healthy tale made palatable through its format and larger-than-life protagonist, purchase this as a Spanish-language curricular tie-in for healthy classes.
A unique way of approaching Alzheimer’s that will allow adults to share and talk about this illness with young readers who may know someone living with it.
These titles’ conservation message and actionable advice outweighs their slightly dated information and look. They will be welcome in most Spanish-language picture book nonfiction shelves.
These titles’ conservation message and actionable advice outweighs their slightly dated information and look. They will be welcome in most Spanish-language picture book nonfiction shelves.
A charming book for sharing among families, perfect for bilingual picture book collections.
A lovely and much-needed addition to bilingual picture book collections.
This attention-grabbing board book about animals is a perfect addition to bilingual board book collections, and would pair well with the “Mexican Folk Art” board books by Cynthia Weill.
This charming, bilingual addition to the series will have young learners (who are not yet prejudiced against the subject) and their adults enjoying math.
An environmental picture book that connects young children with the positive emotions drawn from Mother Earth as the creator of all life.
A joyful Spanish-language early reader with colorful picture support that will have readers reaching for their beach towels!
Recommended for middle grade shelves in need of funny, poignant Spanish novels.
Engaging. A good choice where the English edition is popular.
This relatable story is a recommended purchase.
An excellent collection of Spanish biographies for younger readers, these titles are solid nonfiction choices.
An excellent addition to Spanish early reader collections for children.
The visual representation of traditions being handed down through generations makes this a powerful read-aloud for the holidays and beyond.
A charming text that all readers can relate to and which will help them find the bravery within.
A beautiful ode to home that will resonate with children of all ages. A must purchase.
This repeated and reassuring text will remind beginning readers that no matter how many times you may fall, you can always try again.
A lighthearted picture book and eccentric bedtime story for those who want a laugh before dozing off.
A bilingual text that offers an empathetic look at how immigrant children start to learn little by little, and adapt to their surroundings and friends.
A charming detective picture book for curious children who enjoy decoding visual clues.
Making the lives of these important political figures accessible to younger readers, these “Little People, Big Dreams en Español” titles are perfect for Spanish biography collections.
Much-needed representation and a universal problem make this sweet, family-centered tale a must for Spanish-language picture book shelves.
A great choice for families prepping little ones for a visit to Los Angeles or for proud Angelenos themselves.
Perfect as a read-aloud or for imagination stretching, this quirky book will make for rich discussions and mind-blowing conclusions.
These are best when shared aloud with young children. Purchase where there are gaps in bilingual board book shelves.
A lovely and joyous picture book that highlights overcoming obstacles with determination and patience; it also celebrates the importance of taking care of the environment.
A singular picture book for curious kids who appreciate layers of meaning and reflection in their stories
Filled with fun and silliness, this Spanish early reader series is a good choice for children who are learning to read and who enjoy fantastical stories.
An important story of survival and small victories during devastating times. A good choice for Spanish-language shelves looking for realistic and historical works.
The combination of the appealing art, focus on women in STEM, and charming premise, will make this a fun choice for space-themed read-alouds.
An informative book that has a plethora of uses, including as a read-aloud, research text, or for the fact lover of any age.
Definitely a text that will be enjoyed by older children with some reading proficiency; this would also make for a fun read-aloud.
This heartfelt novel will open up the way for important discussions on mental health, and is a necessary and important choice for middle grade Spanish collections.
This text could potentially be the most fun read-aloud in the entire school library. Purchase for all Spanish-language shelves.
A great choice for those looking to have child-friendly and necessary conversations about race and racism. Recommended for all libraries.
Highly recommended to shelve with other silly bathtime reads; ideal for little ones who need to be coaxed into the nightly ritual.
This little book preaches an important message of acceptance and respect without didacticism. Purchase for all bilingual shelves.–
A candid story reflecting real-life issues in a simple, child-friendly narrative. A solid choice for Spanish-language early reader shelves.
A beautifully designed read-aloud that celebrates the importance of knowing more than one language, while also shedding light on what first-generation immigrants went through to make that possible today.
A familiar, easy-to-read story for Spanish-language collections in need of school-based stories.
This essential story conveys the warmth of community in just one serving.
An unforgettable, mystical novel for all shelves.
A great (and stylish) addition to Spanish board book collections for children.
An entertaining romp for most bilingual picture book collections.
A playful, easy read-aloud story ideal for emergent readers.
An interactive title that is sure to become a favorite, perfect for Spanish picture book collections for children.
Funny and informative, this resource can be used for a variety of extension activities. A great addition to Spanish collections for children.
A story about the power of sisterhood with a just as powerful warning for our environmental future. Purchase for all Spanish-language collections.
An appealing addition to Spanish board book collections, and a great choice for fans of Emma Dodd.
This early reader about behavior will connect with young kids who will interpret the body and facial expressions of the characters and understand the narrative through the visuals.
A lively picture book focusing on the many wonders that can be seen in a busy city, this title is a fun and interactive addition to Spanish picture book collections.
An engaging Spanish-language and STEM-based early reader for preschool-age children who like (and even dislike) insects.
An animated and highly illustrated middle grade tale with a plucky heroine, this book will bewitch readers.
A great choice where books by Tanya Lloyd Kyi are popular and where high interest nonfiction is needed.
This picture book for older readers will need a good deal of scaffolding and context before tackling as part of a social studies curriculum. Still, a powerful work that is totally worth it.
Unique and mesmerizing, this layered Spanish-language picture book is sure to inspire endless thoughts and discussions, and would be an excellent addition to picture book collections for children.
A fun addition to Spanish picture book collections that will encourage readers to be rock stars in and out of the classroom.
With a teamwork theme that emphasizes playing nicely with all friends, this early reader will resonate with young children who are experiencing cooperative and social play at school.
A hilarious addition to Spanish-language picture book collections for children, and an excellent choice for reading aloud.
A colorful and humorous early reader book to introduce the concept of preparation when engaging in a project.
This poignant novel tackles immigration with great heart.
A colorful, early reader book that will teach primary grade children facts about the changing seasons in the northern hemisphere.
An excellent and one-of-a-kind addition to Spanish board book collections.
A bilingual primer with an amiable sentiment that misses the mark.
Gems. Purchase where biography board books are popular.
A great choice for bilingual collections, where lucha libre is a staple. Shelve alongside Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morale and the “Lucía Luchadora” books by Cynthia Leonor Garza.
A delightful, early reader book that will bring some laughs and enjoyment to a read-aloud activity.
A wonderful choice for Spanish-language picture book that would make a great summer read. Kids will want to dip right in.
A dynamic package that will pique the interest of scientists, inventors, and kids who thought they were not interested in either.
A delightful early reader book about colors that will be a fun choice for preschoolers.
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