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2023-02-08

How to Make Language Learning a More Joyful Experience

The best way to learn a language, hands-down, is to have fun doing it! If you want to raise a Spanish speaker in a bilingual or second-language household, then you’ll want to find activities that make it exciting for your child. These tips are designed to help you make Spanish a memorable experience.

2023-02-06

Libros We Love: ¿Por qué no floreces?

This delightful story of a bear and his garden is a chance to reflect on the subjectivity of reality: our interpretation of the world can be very different from someone else’s!

2023-02-04

Taking Spanish Beyond the Classroom

Spanish is for everyone, everywhere. This beautiful language may be America's most studied foreign dialect, but it is far from being just another school subject. By taking Spanish out of the classroom and into your home, you can help your child develop a love for learning that’s rooted in fun.

2023-01-31

Libros We Love: No tengas miedo, Cangrejita

A delightful story for the littlest readers about conquering one's fears. From Internationally-recognized author Chris Haughton.

2023-01-29

Less stress, more books! Reading tips for your anxious child

Although they might seem happy-go-lucky most of the time, small kids experience stress and anxiety just like us adults. Books are a fantastic way to not only provide some relief, but also introduce kids to new ideas and skills that could help them in the future. In this post we discuss some of our favorite tips for nurturing your child’s mental health through literature.

2023-01-28

Libros We Love: Esto no es Una Selva

Author Susanna Isern is known for creating books that use humorous situations to help parents and kids talk about things that can sometimes be challenging (like keeping your room clean!). We love Esto no es Una Selva, with its expressive characters and cheerful animal illustrations courtesy of Rocio Bonilla. We hope you do, too!

2023-01-24

Supporting Your Language Immersion Student at Home

Immersion programs are a fantastic way to help children become fluent quickly. We’ve come up with some of our favorite tips for supporting a language immersion student at home—even if you don’t speak the language yourself! And while we focus on helping kids learning Spanish at home, these suggestions apply to children learning any language beyond their first.

2023-01-23

Libros We Love: Gracias. Historia de un vecindario

From renowned author/illustrator Rocio Bonilla, comes this lovely and meaningful story of curiosity, empathy, and how appearances can often be deceiving.

2023-01-21

How to Prioritize Reading in 2023: A Guide for Parents

We all want to help our children grow, and one of the best ways to nurture their innate curiosity and imagination is through reading books. Let’s make 2023 the year your child falls in love with reading. These strategies will help your little one build literacy skills that lead to a lifelong habit.

2023-01-18

Reading Rewind: Our Favorite Spanish & Bilingual Children's Books from Q4

Hola, friends! Today we're looking back at some of the very best Spanish & bilingual children's books we boxed from October to December (and teasing out a bit of what's to come). Are you resolving to encourage more español in your house this year? If you're not subscribed yet, there's never been a better time!

2023-01-16

Libros We Love: How to Fold a Taco / Como Doblar Un Taco

How do you fold a taco? It turns out that there are more ways than you may think! Lucky for us, the bilingual book shows us all of them (from the realistic to the ridiculous). Wrestlers, dragons, magicians, dinosaurs and other unexpected surprises show up in this colorful taco-folding primer.

2023-01-15

Rereads and Repetition: How to Get the Most Out of Your Children’s Book Library

With many families tightening their budgets in 2023, it can be a challenge to deliver a constant diet of new books to your pequeño lector. In this guide, we’ll explore several tips for making your child’s personal library a timeless collection they’re eager to experience over and over again.

2023-01-13

Libros We Love: Los coquíes aún cantan

Written based on the author's abuela’s experience living through Hurricane María in Puerto Rico in 2017. 2022 brought another devastating hurricane, Hurricane Fiona, to the island. We are endlessly inspired by our Boricua friends’ resilience and hope as they rebuild, and this book is a beautiful tribute to that.

2023-01-12

Bilingual Parenting Pitfalls to Avoid

Even if you aren’t fluent in more than one language, you can raise bilingual children. On your journey, here are some common mistakes to be aware of. If you spot any of these in your household, don’t panic. They’re easy to correct, and knowing about them will help you make your child’s learning experience better in the future!

2023-01-01

Libros We Love: La Roca de Mila y Carlos

Featuring vibrant illustrations in a nautical palette, this story of Mila the seal and Carlos the seagull is an original and tender take on animal friendship.

2022-12-20

¡Vamonos! Using Children's Spanish Books to travel the world

When you’re a child, every day feels like an adventure. And books teach children just how incredible the world is. Using authentic Spanish books can take your child on a journey to faraway lands, filled with memorable characters, exciting stories, and vibrant Latin American culture.

2022-12-14

¡Bostezan! The 15 best Spanish children’s books for going to sleep

As most any parent raising a reader can attest, there’s something extra special about that book right before bed. A time for snuggling up, winding down, bonding, sharing, and leaving the worries of the day behind. Let’s dive into some of our favorite Spanish children's books for an excepcional bedtime read.

2022-12-14

Libros We Love: ¡Ouah!

Things go wrong the very first day Felipe brings his new dog home: instead of barking like a regular dog, he goes “ouah”! This book is all of the things we hope for in a good book: original, fun, and sweet.

2022-12-02

Spanish vs bilingual children's books: where to start with your new reader

Parents ready to add some Spanish into their child's existing reading routine may wonder how to best start out: immerse them right away with authentic Spanish children's books, or wade into the language a little more slowly with Spanish-English bilingual children's books. Here we'll take a closer look at each option so you can find the right mix for your reader.

2022-11-30

How to delight your bilingual bebé in your next read-aloud

Reading out loud helps babies and early readers connect with text, and become a skilled bilingual listener. Spanish board books are a great way to make your read-aloud more educational and engaging. The exciting sounds of a new language can captivate small children, especially if you use these reading tips!