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CRRL Kids: Picture Books for Hispanic Heritage Month

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Let these bright and thoughtful books introduce you to engaging stories about young children and their Hispanic heritage.

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16 items

16 items

Alma and How She Got Her Name

Alma and How She Got Her Name

by Martinez-Neal, Juana

Book - 2018

When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. Show less

When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. Show less

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Areli Is A Dreamer

Areli Is A Dreamer

A True Story

by Morales, Areli

Book - 2021

Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the bustling and noisy metropolis of New York City. Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the bustling and noisy metropolis of New York City. Show less

Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the bustling and noisy metropolis of New York City. Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the bustling and noisy metropolis of New York City. Show less

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Carmela Full of Wishes

Carmela Full of Wishes

by de la Peña, Matt

Book - 2018

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Show less

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Show less

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Coquí in the City

Coquí in the City

by Perez, Nomar

Book - 2021

When Miguel and his parents move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland, Miguel misses their home, his grandparents, and his pet frog, Coquí, but he soon realizes that New York City has more in common with back home than he originally thought. When Miguel and his parents move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland, Miguel misses their home, his grandparents, and his pet frog, Coquí, but he soon realizes that New York City has more in common with back home than he originally thought. Show less

When Miguel and his parents move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland, Miguel misses their home, his grandparents, and his pet frog, Coquí, but he soon realizes that New York City has more in common with back home than he originally thought. When Miguel and his parents move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. mainland, Miguel misses their home, his grandparents, and his pet frog, Coquí, but he soon realizes that New York City has more in common with back home than he originally thought. Show less

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Dreamers

Dreamers

by Morales, Yuyi

Book - 2018

An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Show less

An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Show less

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Drum Dream Girl

Drum Dream Girl

How One Girl's Courage Changed Music

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2015

Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums--and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums--and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Show less

Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums--and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums--and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Show less

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Federico and the Wolf

Federico and the Wolf

by Gomez, Rebecca J.

Book - 2020

A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms. A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms. Show less

A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms. A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms. Show less

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A Gift From Abuela

A Gift From Abuela

by Ruiz, Cecilia

Book - 2018

The first time Abuela held Niña, her heart overflowed with tenderness. Abuela decides that she wants to buy Niña a special treat, so she saves a little bi...Show more The first time Abuela held Niña, her heart overflowed with tenderness. Abuela decides that she wants to buy Niña a special treat, so she saves a little bit of her money every week. But then something terrible happens, and Abuela's dream of a surprise for Niña seems impossible. Luckily, the time they spend together and the love they have for each other are the best gifts of all. Show less

The first time Abuela held Niña, her heart overflowed with tenderness. Abuela decides that she wants to buy Niña a special treat, so she saves a little bi...Show more The first time Abuela held Niña, her heart overflowed with tenderness. Abuela decides that she wants to buy Niña a special treat, so she saves a little bit of her money every week. But then something terrible happens, and Abuela's dream of a surprise for Niña seems impossible. Luckily, the time they spend together and the love they have for each other are the best gifts of all. Show less

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I Love You, Baby Burrito

I Love You, Baby Burrito

by Dominguez, Angela

Book - 2021

A modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. A modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. Show less

A modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. A modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a baby burrito. Show less

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Mango, Abuela, and Me

Mango, Abuela, and Me

by Medina, Meg

Book - 2015

Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share ...Show more Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can't read the words inside. After Mia sees a parrot in the pet shop window, she has the perfecto idea for how to help them all communicate a little better. Show less

Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share ...Show more Mia's abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can't read the words inside. After Mia sees a parrot in the pet shop window, she has the perfecto idea for how to help them all communicate a little better. Show less

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Maria Had A Little Llama

Maria Had A Little Llama

Maria Tenía Una Llamita

by Dominguez, Angela

Book - 2013

In this bilingual version of the classic rhyme, set in Peru, Maria takes her llama to school one day. In this bilingual version of the classic rhyme, set in Peru, Maria takes her llama to school one day. Show less

In this bilingual version of the classic rhyme, set in Peru, Maria takes her llama to school one day. In this bilingual version of the classic rhyme, set in Peru, Maria takes her llama to school one day. Show less

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My Papi Has A Motorcycle

My Papi Has A Motorcycle

by Quintero, Isabel

Book - 2019

When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a commun...Show more When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there. Show less

When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a commun...Show more When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there. Show less

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A Song of Frutas

A Song of Frutas

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2021

While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk. After she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos (hugs). While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk. After she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos (hugs). Show less

While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk. After she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos (hugs). While visiting her abuelo in Cuba, a young girl helps him sell frutas, singing the name of each fruit as they walk. After she returns to the United States, they exchange letters made of abrazos (hugs). Show less

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A Thousand White Butterflies

A Thousand White Butterflies

by Betancourt-Perez, Jessica

Book - 2021

Newly arrived from Colombia, Isabella's first day of school in the United States is cancelled because of snow. When Isabella notices a girl playing outside, she makes a new friend, despite the language barrier. Newly arrived from Colombia, Isabella's first day of school in the United States is cancelled because of snow. When Isabella notices a girl playing outside, she makes a new friend, despite the language barrier. Show less

Newly arrived from Colombia, Isabella's first day of school in the United States is cancelled because of snow. When Isabella notices a girl playing outside, she makes a new friend, despite the language barrier. Newly arrived from Colombia, Isabella's first day of school in the United States is cancelled because of snow. When Isabella notices a girl playing outside, she makes a new friend, despite the language barrier. Show less

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Turning Pages

Turning Pages

My Life Story

by Sotomayor, Sonia

Book - 2018

Justice Sotomayor shares her love of books with a new generation of readers and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Justice Sotomayor shares her love of books with a new generation of readers and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Show less

Justice Sotomayor shares her love of books with a new generation of readers and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Justice Sotomayor shares her love of books with a new generation of readers and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Show less

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Zonia's Rain Forest

Zonia's Rain Forest

by Martinez-Neal, Juana

Book - 2021

Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help...Show more Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community. Show less

Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help...Show more Enjoying days spent with animal friends near her home in the Amazon, young Zonia wonders what to do on a day when the rainforest calls out to her for help in a lushly illustrated story that is complemented by back matter about the Asháninka community. Show less

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