For Hispanic Heritage Month, I've comprised a list of bilingual picture books perfect for young ones looking for educational but fun reads that will further their Spanish language skills.
Here are some of my faves-
I Love Saturdays y domingos is a tale by beloved author Alma Flor Ada. This story incorporates basic Spanish words ranging from colors, animals, and numbers, to so much more! This is a great book about family bonding perfect for reading over and over again.
Amelia's Show-and-Tell Fiesta tells the story of a girl in a new school planning to share something very special for show and tell. This book demonstrates how families sometimes have difficulties keeping cultural traditions in new places, and how to find inspiration to keep showcasing these wherever life may take us.
Blue Frog: The Legend of Chocolate tells the story of how the Wind God, dressed as a blue frog, is able to lead young children to the Sun God's stored away sweet treasure. Who can resist learning more about such a delicious treat?
Conejito is a folktale originating from Panama that incorporates the popular children's song Tia Monica as well as tells the story of Conejito's interactions with a couple of other spunky animals.
Creative and educational, Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos journeys each of the many pets Frida had, from monkeys and turkeys to an eagle and fawn, to teach about what Frida may have had in common with each of these special animals! Drawings are of the talented John Parra, one of my favorite illustrators!
What books did I leave out? Share your favorite bilingual books!
What books did I leave out? Share your favorite bilingual books!
We are so excited for our eighth annual Hispanic Heritage Month series! Now through October 15, you'll find great resources to share Hispanic Heritage with kids, plus you can link up your own posts on Hispanic Heritage!
Find even more ideas on our Latin America Pinterest board:
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Pura Vida Moms on Multicultural Kid Blogs: Celebrating Latino Culture
September 17
Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes: Julia de Burgos, Puerto Rico's Most Famous Latina Poet
September 19
Spanish Playground: Spanish Tongue Twisters for Kids
September 23
Kids Spanish Book Club
September 24
Embracing Diversity
September 25
el Mundo de Pepita
September 26
Little Nómadas
September 27
De Su Mama
September 30
Baby Devotions
October 1
For the Love of Spanish
October 2
Tiny Tapping Toes
October 3
LadydeeLG
October 4
Bicultural Familia
October 7
Spanish Mama
October 8
The Multilingual Home
October 9
Bookworms and Owls
October 10
Jeddah Mom
October 11
Pretty Mama Breastfeeding
October 14
Multicultural Kid Blogs
October 15
Maritere Bellas
Don't miss all of the great posts from previous years as well: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
A few of these are new to me, THANKS!! Great list. <3
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