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Hispanic-Centered Books for Kids: Babies-PreK

By Skokie Staff Youth Services

Books featuring Hispanic characters, settings, and stories, with a focus on Hispanic authors and illustrators.

  • Besos for Baby: A Little Book of Kisses

    2014 by Arena, Jen

    The 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, Ruth

    Pepita 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.

    This 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, Xelena

    What 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.

    Gorgeous 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.

    Stuck 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 Zea

    In 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, Mariana

    Young 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, Alyssa

    You 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, Matthew

    Manny 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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