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Hispanic-Centered Books for Kids: Babies-PreK
Books featuring Hispanic characters, settings, and stories, with a focus on Hispanic authors and illustrators.
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Besos for Baby: A Little Book of Kisses
2014 by Arena, JenGet this itemThe perfect little board book to read with a baby on your lap. Baby gives kisses to everyone, from mom and dad to the dog and even the wind!
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Pepita Meets Bebita
2023 by Behar, RuthGet this itemPepita is the perfect puppy in the family, which means she gets all the treats and belly rubs and, most important, all the attention. When a new, nonfurry bebita makes an appearance, Pepita has to get used to the new dynamic in this funny, adorably illustrated picture book.
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Wepa: English & Spanish
2023 by De laVega, J.Get this itemThis laugh-out-loud-funny picture book follows a kid who has a little too much "wepa," so much energy that it's hard to squeeze it into the regular rules of everyday life. While there are silly moments, it's also beautifully heartfelt and shows how important someone--like a loving abuela--seeing you in your fullness can help you find the right supports.
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Where Wonder Grows
2022 by González, XelenaGet this itemWhat a gorgeous book of intergenerational love! Grandma invites her granddaughters to explore her special garden, a magical collection of rocks, crystals, meterorites, and seashells.
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Gustavo the Shy Ghost
2020 by Drago, Flavia Z.Get this itemGorgeous illustrations are center stage in this thoughtful and sensitive book about a timid ghost, loved for exactly who he is.
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Milo + Niko
2022 by Guzman, D.Get this itemStuck inside her abuela's plant shop, Milo discovers a tiger roaming around! Milo sets off with her new tiger friend, and together they have a wonderful adventure.
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Desert Song
2024 by Kemp, Laekan ZeaGet this itemIn this gorgeous picture book, a family creates music to go along with the sounds of the coyotes, cicadas, and barn owls at sunset. They play some instruments that have been in the family for a long time, which helps them to remember that their ancestors are "still alive between the notes."
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Benita and the Night Creatures
2023 by Llanos, MarianaGet this itemYoung Benita is more frustrated than scared by the Peruvian monsters who continually interrupt her while reading her exciting new book in bed. It turns into a great opportunity for Benita to teach the make-believe folklore characters about books, reading, and their imaginations. The simple illustrations, done in bright and bold colors, bring the night creatures to life.
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Plátanos Are Love
2023 by Reynoso-Morris, AlyssaGet this itemYou can almost taste the platanos that Esme and her abuela are making together. Esme learns that platanos are more than just delicious--they are part of her history and her culture, and most important, they are love.
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The Plant Rescuer
2024 by Rivera, MatthewGet this itemManny wants to be just like his Papi, great at nurturing plants. When given a plant of his very own, however, things do not go well. He needs to brush up on his plant knowledge to rescue it!
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