Heads up, the entirety of this list contains bilingual books. This means that each page or so has the English text on it, and then the Spanish translation (or the other way around). This is great, because you can directly compare the translations and get a sense of what the words really mean in the other language. Plus it gives children more understanding of the story. The categories listed here overlap a bit, so keep in mind that different kids require different books depending on their own reading level. So without further ado, here are 15 English/Spanish books for kids.
Picture Books
Picture books are great for younger children because they rely on illustrations to tell a story. They help toddlers learn how to read and they are targeted for children ages 2 to 8.
Emerging Readers
Emerging Readers are the books for children who are learning to read by themselves! They come in a wide variety as they can change depending on the age group. But it usually targets children from ages 5 to 9. They’re kind of like a gray area between picture books and chapter books, depending on the level of difficulty.
Chapter Books
Chapter books are an excellent middle point for children. They have illustrations and longer texts than picture books and focus a bit more on the stories they tell than on the illustrations. They are recommended for children ages 7 to 9 as the language can be a bit more complex.
Middle Grade Books
Middle Grade books tend to have a more developed plot and next to no illustrations. They are intended for children ages 8 to 12 who mostly read by themselves. The stories are longer, with characters that are around the same age of the reader. If you’re looking for more Spanish books for toddlers, we have some recommendations! Practice your Spanish with this handy dandy list of English/Spanish board books, too, try listening to Spanish audiobooks!
