I have a special spot for children’s books, they were part of the magic of my childhood. Mamá was an avid reader, and on her lap I traveled the world, met millions of people different than me and heard about dreams that I didn’t know they even existed.

I think it was through a book where I discovered my passion for language and heritage and where I learned how to cherish them.

Now that I am a mother myself, the worth of children books are even more precious than before. Books help me to connect with my kids and provides opportunities to share my own stories with them. And as an immigrant, bilingual children’s books are gold. They help me to teach Spanish and my culture.

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It’s easy to be passionate and vocal about the benefits of reading to our children because:

Promotes language development.
Encourages critical thinking and imagination.
Enhances emotional intelligence.
Fosters empathy and respect for diversity.

My Must-Have Bilingual Children’s Books

Below find my must-have bilingual children’s books; they celebrate heritage, traditions, holidays and interests. Let me know which one is your favorite one.

Bilingual Children’s Books about HOLIDAYS

Three Day Kings: Three King’s Day Bilingual Books and Printables to Celebrate Día de Reyes

Easter: 7 Christ-Centered Bilingual Books For Easter

Mother’s Day: 12 Bilingual Children’s Books About Mothers

Father’s Day: 6 Bilingual Children’s Books For Father’s Day

Halloween: 6 Bilingual Children’s Books about Spooky Hispanic Legends

Day of the Dead: 6 Bilingual Books for Day of the Dead

Christmas: 10 Christmas Children’s Books Latinos Will Enjoy

Bilingual Children’s Books about PEOPLE

Frida: Frida Kahlo Inspired Flower Headband and Children Books

Celia Cruz: Learning about Celia Cruz

Selena: Bidi Bidi Bom Bom! We Have A Bilingual Children’s Book About Selena Quintanilla