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Bilingual Spanish Picture Books We Love

Libros en español...and English, perfect for sharing both languages with children.

Oakland Public Library

10 items

  • Simple text, endearing pictures, and a very relatable feeling make this a fun read-aloud.
    Picture Book, 2022New York, NY : Henry Holt and Company, 2022. — J PICBK DOMINGUEZ
  • Colorful and fun with a lovely message about community. You will definitely want a popsicle (paletero) afterwards!
    Picture Book, 2021New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, c2021. — J PICBK DIAZ
  • A familiar tale told in a mix of Spanish and English, with a list of helpful definitions for Spanish words.
    Book, 2014New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, [2014] — J 398.2 ELYA
  • Full of basic action words in Spanish describing the activities of toddlers.
    Picture Book, 2021New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2021] — J PICBK AIKENS
  • Little ones will be drawn to the bold colors and simple illustrations, perfect for snuggling up and together.
    Board Book, 2019Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, [2019] — J SPA BOARD HERRERA
  • The perfect book to read right before a park outing for play. Juguemos!
    Picture Book, 2024New York : Holiday House, 2024. — J SPA PICBK COLATO
  • Charming pictures introduce children to basic Spanish words about home and family.
    Picture Book, 2021Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2021. — J PICBK SALA
  • Color concepts are explored through the food and sights of a Hispanic neighborhood.
    Picture Book, 2014San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2014. — J PICBK THONG
  • Particularly fun to read aloud, this is an action-packed introduction to lucha libre.
    Picture Book, 2013New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2013. — J PICBK MORALES
  • ¡Fiesta!

    a Festival of Colors

    Tonatiuh, Duncan,
    A vibrant, joyful illustration of cultural celebrations.
    Picture Book, 2024New York : Abrams Appleseed, 2024. — J SPA PICBK TONATIUH