67 Books in this collection
Authentic Spanish List
Here at Lee & Low Books, we pride ourselves on publishing culturally and linguistically authentic books that all children can enjoy. We are proud to showcase stories that celebrate cultures, voices, and experiences of communities historically underrepresented or misrepresented in children’s literature. High-quality bilingual and Spanish books help build a solid foundation to achieve Spanish literacy or bilingualism while also affirming and validating a child’s identity, culture, and home language. The following suggested read-alouds are some of our most popular bilingual and dual language texts written by authors from the cultures featured in the books.
Themes & Categories
- Breaking Gender Barriers
- Childhood Experiences and Memories
- Coping with Death
- Courage
- Cultural Diversity
- Discrimination
- Diversity
- Empathy / Compassion
- Environment / Nature
- Families
- Fiction
- Forgiveness
- Friendship
- Grandparents
- Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence
- Imagination
- Immigration
- Latinx / Latino / Hispanic
- Persistence / Grit
- Spanish
- English
- Spanish
Books in This Collection
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¡Los Zombis no comen verduras! / Zombies Don't Eat Veggies
By Jorge Lacera, Megan Lacera¡Los Zombis no comen verduras! / Zombies Don't Eat Veggies
By Jorge Lacera, Megan LaceraView DetailsEn este encantador debut de una talentosa pareja, Mo Romero es un zombi con un secreto profundo y oscuro...
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A Movie in My Pillow / Una película en mi almohada
By Jorge Argueta, Elizabeth GomezThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageA Movie in My Pillow / Una película en mi almohada
By Jorge Argueta, Elizabeth GomezView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Young Jorgito has come to live in the Mission District of San Francisco, but he hasn't forgotten the unique beauty of El Salvador.
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A Perfect Season for Dreaming / Un tiempo perfecto para soñar
By Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Esau Andrade ValenciaA Perfect Season for Dreaming / Un tiempo perfecto para soñar
By Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Esau Andrade ValenciaView DetailsIn this stunning bilingual picture book from bestselling author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, an old man tells his granddaughter about the nine most beautiful dreams of his life.
En este impactante libro ilustrado bilingüe del exitoso autor Benjamin Alire Sáenz, un anciano le cuenta a su nieta los nueve sueños más hermosos de su vida.
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Animal Poems of the Iguazú / Animalario del Iguazú
By Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageAnimal Poems of the Iguazú / Animalario del Iguazú
By Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezView Detailslet's listen to / the green voice / of the rainforest
The animals of the Iguazú speak for themselves, creating a collection of poems that will resonate with readers of all ages.
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Arrorró, mi niño
Latino Lullabies and Gentle GamesBy Lulu DelacreThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageArrorró, mi niño
Latino Lullabies and Gentle GamesBy Lulu DelacreView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. A book of Latino lullabies and games, inspired by the author's own childhood in Puerto Rico.
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Calling the Doves / El canto de las palomas
By Juan Felipe Herrera, Elly SimmonsCalling the Doves / El canto de las palomas
By Juan Felipe Herrera, Elly SimmonsView DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Calling the Doves is Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera's story of his migrant farmworker childhood.
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Claro de luna
By Elizabeth Santiago, McKenzie Mayle, Cecilia MolinariClaro de luna
By Elizabeth Santiago, McKenzie Mayle, Cecilia MolinariView DetailsTaína, una joven de catorce años, acaba de enterarse que es descendiente de una larga línea de fuertes mujeres taínas. ¿Pero, le ayudará esto a traer paz y justicia a su familia y comunidad?
Fourteen-year-old Taína just learned that she is a descendant of a long line of strong Taíno women, but will knowing this help her bring peace and justice to her family and community?
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Confeti
Poemas para niñosBy Pat Mora, Enrique O. SanchezThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageConfeti
Poemas para niñosBy Pat Mora, Enrique O. SanchezView DetailsIn Spanish. The renowned poet Pat Mora celebrates the culture and landscape of the Southwest through the eyes of a Mexican American girl.
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Confetti
Poems for ChildrenBy Pat Mora, Enrique O. SanchezThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageConfetti
Poems for ChildrenBy Pat Mora, Enrique O. SanchezView DetailsThe renowned poet Pat Mora celebrates the culture and landscape of the Southwest through the eyes of a Mexican American girl.
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Donde las maravillas crecen (Where Wonder Grows)
By Xelena González, Adriana M. Garcia, Rita E. Urquijo-RuizDonde las maravillas crecen (Where Wonder Grows)
By Xelena González, Adriana M. Garcia, Rita E. Urquijo-RuizView DetailsA 2023 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner
De las creadoras del galardonado libro ilustrado All Around Us llega otra historia lírica intergeneracional que explora nuestra conexión con la naturaleza, la familia y las tradiciones.
From the creators of the award-winning picture book All Around Us comes another lyrical intergenerational story exploring our connection to nature, family, and traditions.
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El Parlamento de Lechuzas
By David Bowles, Raúl the Third, Stacey Robinson, Damian DuffyEl Parlamento de Lechuzas
By David Bowles, Raúl the Third, Stacey Robinson, Damian DuffyView DetailsDescubre una novela gráfica sin par: una brillante reinvención steampunk de Frankenstein ambientada en el México colonial.
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El verano de las mariposas
By Guadalupe García McCall, David BowlesEl verano de las mariposas
By Guadalupe García McCall, David BowlesView DetailsNow in Spanish, this award-winning title from Pura Belpré Award-winning author Guadalupe Garcia McCall's magical retelling of The Odyssey stars fifteen-year-old Odilia, the reluctant leader of her four younger sisters as they set off on a fantastical road trip.
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En estas tierras mágicas
By Yamile Saied MéndezThis product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageEn estas tierras mágicas
By Yamile Saied MéndezView DetailsMinerva esta encargada de sus hermanas después de la desaparición de su madre en estamágica historia argentina de medio grado que combina perfectamente con la historia de Peter Pan.
Minerva must take care of her sisters after her mother's disappearance in this magical Argentinean middle grade story that pairs perfectly with Peter Pan.
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Family Poems for Every Day of the Week
Poemas familiares para cada día de la semanaBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezFamily Poems for Every Day of the Week
Poemas familiares para cada día de la semanaBy Francisco X. Alarcón, Maya GonzalezView DetailsA bilingual poetry collection by the late Francisco X. Alarcón, acclaimed Chicano poet, celebrating the days of the week and everyday childhood experiences.
Una colección bilingüe de poesía del difunto Francisco X. Alarcón, aclamado poeta chicano, que celebra los días de la semana y las experiencias cotidianas de la infancia.
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Featherless / Desplumado
By Juan Felipe Herrera, Ernesto Cuevas, Jr.This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageFeatherless / Desplumado
By Juan Felipe Herrera, Ernesto Cuevas, Jr.View DetailsBilingual English/Spanish. Award-winning children's book author and poet Juan Felipe Herrera offers a story of self-empowerment and friendship.
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Fresh Juice
By Robert Liu-TrujilloFresh Juice
By Robert Liu-TrujilloView DetailsWhat makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots... collards... cayenne... and community!
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