Introducing a second language to children at an early age can be incredibly beneficial. Bilingual children’s books are a fantastic way to make this process enjoyable and effective. Here, we have compiled a list of the top 10 bilingual children’s books that are perfect for young learners.
1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar / La oruga muy hambrienta by Eric Carle
This classic tale is available in a bilingual edition, making it an ideal choice for introducing Spanish to young readers. The story’s repetitive and rhythmic text helps with language acquisition.
2. Goodnight Moon / Buenas noches, Luna by Margaret Wise Brown
This timeless bedtime story, with its soothing text and beautiful illustrations, is available in both English and Spanish. It’s perfect for the nightly routine while introducing a new language.
3. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? / Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
This repetitive and rhythmic book is excellent for young children learning to identify colors and animals in both English and Spanish.
4. First 100 Words / Primeras 100 palabras by Roger Priddy
This picture book introduces common vocabulary words in both English and Spanish, making it a great tool for building foundational language skills.
5. Abuela by Arthur Dorros
This heartwarming story about a girl and her grandmother is sprinkled with Spanish phrases, providing a gentle introduction to bilingualism.
6. Counting with / Contando con Frida by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein
This colorful board book teaches numbers in both English and Spanish, featuring the iconic artist Frida Kahlo.
7. Say Hello! / ¡Di Hola! by Rachel Isadora
Follow Carmelita as she greets her multicultural neighborhood in different languages, including Spanish. This book celebrates diversity and language.
8. Let’s Eat! / ¡A comer! by Pat Mora
This delightful book introduces young readers to Spanish phrases related to mealtime, making it a fun way to learn new vocabulary.
9. My First Bilingual Book – Opposites / Mi primer libro bilingüe – Opuestos by Milet Publishing
This book is a great resource for teaching children about opposites in both English and Spanish, with engaging illustrations.
10. Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
This vibrant book introduces children to shapes in both English and Spanish through culturally rich illustrations and text.