Books like A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
Award winning
Gracias/Thanks
Pat Mora, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Bilingual English-Spanish text enhances language development.
Celebrates gratitude and family connections.
Vibrant illustrations capture children's attention.
Supports emotional and social growth.
Gracias/Thanks
Pat Mora, 2005
Award winning
Uno, Dos, Tres/One, Two, Three
Pat Mora, 1996
48 pages
Why to read
Bilingual learning: English and Spanish language exposure.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and maintain children's interest.
Encourages counting skills through rhythmic, playful text.
Fosters cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
Uno, Dos, Tres/One, Two, Three
Pat Mora, 1996
Award winning
Confetti: Poems for Children
Pat Mora, 1996
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural diversity through vibrant, poetic language.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills in young readers.
Encourages creative thinking and appreciation for poetry.
Warm and engaging, perfect for family reading time.
Confetti: Poems for Children
Pat Mora, 1996
Award winning
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
Award winning
The Christmas Book
Emily Kilgore, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
Festive story ignites the magic of Christmas.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading times.
Boosts vocabulary with engaging holiday-themed words.
Supports understanding of cultural holiday traditions.
The Christmas Book
Emily Kilgore, 2022
Award winning
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural identity and family bonds.
Encourages self-expression and confidence through relatable storytelling.
Illustrations enhance comprehension and engagement.
Supports emotional development and inclusivity.
Hair Twins
Raakhee Mirchandani, 2021
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina Lacour, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diverse family structures warmly and inclusively.
Enhances understanding of separation and reunion.
Encourages emotional expression and resilience.
Supports development of empathy and acceptance.
