The Best Spanish Bilingual Books for Kids
Introducing Spanish to our little ones isn’t always easy. Lil’ Libros is dedicated to creating the best bilingual books for your child. We’ve compiled an essential list of our books that will help jump start your child’s Spanish and love for reading. While it wasn’t easy to pick just a few because we love all our books, this list is great starter when you are looking at building your little one’s home library. From first words and counting to imaginative stories about characters like them, each book is perfect for bilingual story time.
Note that age range is important when implementing Spanish books in your household but Lil’ Libros has books for all children.
0-3:
• Singing/Cantando de Colores
Inspired by one of the oldest and most beloved traditional Spanish folk songs, "De Colores" (In Colors), this book will introduce little ones to the beauty of life, joy, inclusivity, and their first English and Spanish words.
• First 100 Words
This book introduces your child to 100 essential first words and pictures in both English and Spanish. Your child will know that avocado in Spanish is aguacate, butterfly is mariposa, and that a soccer ball is pelota de fútbol. Made out of thick board, First 100 Words in English & Spanish is perfect for the toughest little hands!
Image of Frida book
• Counting with/Contando con Frida
Once recognized as the wife of Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo has become one of the world’s most famous Latin American painters and a symbol of strength for so many. This book will introduce little ones to her extraordinary life, while also teaching them numbers in English and Spanish. Visit her Casa Azul in Mexico City, discover five colorful portraits, count her ten toes, and walk your child through Frida’s magical world!
3-7:
• Milo + Niko
Milo, an energetic girl confined to Abuelita’s plant shop, spends her time roaming the aisles and checking out knickknacks. She finds that she isn’t alone – a Bengal tiger is loose in the shop! Together, after earning each other’s trust, they delve into the deep, dark rainforest of plants and head to their first of many adventures.
Image of My Mind is a Mountain
• My Mind is a Mountain
A little boy goes on a journey to discover a full range of emotions, from feelings of great enthusiasm and happiness to those of sorrow and anger. My mind is a mountain is a metaphor for the heights a mind can reach in powerfully handling all emotions from the lowest of the lows to the highest of the highest - and everything in between.
• My First Space Words
Space, telescopes, missions, and UFOs - welcome to your first glossary of space words! Let's take a trip to outer space as we bridge two languages to explore professions, animals, planets, and so much more. Written by a Latina space engineer, this book will help encourage and support little ones in their understanding of the universe.
Image of Sana, sana, colita de rana book
4-9:
• Sana, sana, colita de rana
Inspired by the classic rhyming song, Sana, sana, colita de rana, that many American-Latino children grow up with, this book follows Tina in her quest to become an aspiring Mexican wrestler, alongside her plush sidekick, Mr. Frog. After she suffers a boo-boo, Tina is made fun of by her brother. Her ouchie makes her want to quit, but it is up to her to face her fear of being injured again and return to the wrestling ring on her own, and just like the song encourages – no matter how bad things get, today or tomorrow will always be better!
• Luna Oscura
In the deep, dark forest, there exists a community of cats. And, within that community, there sits Luna, a black cat ostracized by the others due to superstitious beliefs. Aided by her trusty companion, Toad, Luna goes on a mission to not only find her forever home, but also her power, realizing along the way that black cats are magic.
• Yefferson, Actually
On his first day at a new school, Yefferson realizes that everyone - his teacher, the lunch lady, and his peers - incorrectly call him Jefferson. With the love and support of his family, Yefferson finds the courage to teach others how to pronounce his name correctly and to be proud of his namesake.
Lil’ Libros range of bilingual children’s books include inclusive characters, colorful personalities, and amazing stories. If you’re interested in our other books, shop our books to find that best suits your child’s needs.
This book introduces your child to 100 essential first words and pictures in both English and Spanish. Your child will know that avocado in Spanish is aguacate, butterfly is mariposa, and that a soccer ball is pelota de fútbol. Made out of thick board, First 100 Words in English & Spanish is perfect for the toughest little hands!
Milo, an energetic girl confined to Abuelita’s plant shop, spends her time roaming the aisles and checking out knickknacks. She finds that she isn’t alone – a Bengal tiger is loose in the shop! Together, after earning each other’s trust, they delve into the deep, dark rainforest of plants and head to their first of many adventures.
In the deep, dark forest, there exists a community of cats. And, within that community, there sits Luna, a black cat ostracized by the others due to superstitious beliefs. Aided by her trusty companion, Toad, Luna goes on a mission to not only find her forever home, but also her power, realizing along the way that black cats are magic.
