Great Bilingual Spanish/English Picture Books to Read and Share at Home

Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes, by Manlio Argueta
When the magic dogs who live on the volcanoes of El Salvador and protect the villagers from harm are pursued by wicked lead soldiers, they are aided by two ancient volcanoes.

Nuestra California, by Pam Muñoz Ryan
From Eureka to San Francisco, to Monterey and San Diego, rich pictures and language allow the reader to discover the treasures of California; the golden state.

Un Pez, Dos Peces, Pez Rojo, Pez Azul, by Dr. Seuss
Enjoy the classic rhyming and creative language of Dr. Seuss in Spanish in this fun and lively tale.

Irene, La Valiente, by William Steig
Irene is a brave young girl who battles through a very strong snowstorm in order to help her mother who is ill. In this adventurous story, Irene demonstrates the power of love.

Gathering the Sun, by Alma Flor Ada
Enjoy rich illustrations and colorful language as you learn the letters and many new words in this bilingual Spanish/English alphabet book.

Abuela, by Arthur Dorros
Come take an imaginary trip through New York with Rosalba and her grandmother as they fly through the sky visiting many sites. Spanish words are sprinkled throughout this adventure that is a tribute to the power of love and family pride between a little girl and her grandmother.

Too Many Tamales, By Gary Soto
This classic tale, written in both Spanish and English, describes one family’s tradition of making tamales during holiday time. The problem begins when mama’s wedding ring disappears as the tamales go into the oven. Did the ring get baked into a tamale? How will they know before its too late?

Carlos y La Feria, by Jan Romero Stevens
This bilingual book follows the adventures of Carlos, and is part of a series of many other titles that feature him as a main character. In this tale, he ventures to a carnival and has the time of his life, but learns an important lesson along the way.

Cha Cha Cha en La Selva! by Debbie Harter
This fun and lively tale written in Spanish leads the reader on a journey through the jungle, where they will be introduced to the sounds of the animals who live there. Repetition in chant-like form will be sure to keep the reader engaged as they are introduced to animals and their sounds and actions in the second language.

Somos Un Arco Iris, by Nancy María Grande Tabor
This simple bilingual tale has a universal message; that all peoples from one culture or another, who look, dress, eat different foods, or speak a different language, can have a lot in common, and that building bridges across cultures is good for everyone.

In My Family, by Carmen Lomas Garza
This bilingual story complete with beautifully detailed illustrations, gives an authentic glimpse into Hispanic culture in the Southwest. From birthday celebrations to a wedding to healing an infection, this tale is sure to help us embrace the diversity that is present in the United States today.

Donde Viven Los Monstruos, by Maurice Sendak
The classic tale of Max and his imaginary adventures in the wild, comes alive in Spanish, with the same powerful illustrations, introducing readers to new vocabulary and language structures in the second language.

Me Llamo Maria Isabel, by Alma Flor Ada
This tale written in Spanish describes a determined and proud young girl named Maria who finds herself in a class with two other Maria’s, so her teacher decides to call her Mary. By hearing the name Mary, she thinks how this is not what she wants to be called, but how can she tell her teacher in a way that not will not hurt her feelings or sounds impolite? Read on to find out!

Sombreros, Gorras, y Cachuchas, by Ann Morris
This short and simple tale written in Spanish describes the many different types of hats that people wear for different occasions, and in different places around the world. Discover the hats that are worn for work, play, and special occasions by people near and far.

¡Así Soy Yo! by Cecilia Orosco Ávalos
This fun tale written in Spanish follows a young girl through her thoughts in various different careers and what she might do in each one. From a pilot to an astronaut, to an architect to an artist and many more, this story will inspire all to dream big.

¡A Comer Fracciones! by Bruce McMillan
What a better way to learn about fractions than with portions of food children love!
This book combines fraction concepts written in Spanish that will help students learn this mathematical vocabulary in a fun and engaging way. A delicious introduction to the topic!