I put this list together for mamiverse.com earlier this summer and decided to share here as it contains some of my favorite Latino-interest children's books published recently. You can't go wrong if you buy any one of these books for the children in your life. And if you are an aspiring children's author, here are some of the books you want to pick up for your research into what is being published successfully these days. Remember that you have to read before you can write! Enjoy!—Adriana
by | 06/27/2013
Creating
“reading lists” is a time-honored tradition in the world of book
reviewing—there are “back-to-school” lists, lists that celebrate
particular holidays, and of course, the ubiquitous “summer reading
list.” After more than 15 years in the children’s book industry and many
years as a professional book reviewer, I’ve put together a list or two.
So I thought I’d share some of my recent favorites with Mamiverse
readers, sure to make for great summer reads for your kids of all ages.
Whether you are looking for baby shower
gifts this summer, welcoming your own little one with the help of his or
her budding library, or looking for ways to keep your school-aged kids
occupied and interested in reading during these months when they are out
of school, here are some wonderful books that include the added benefit
of celebrating our culture and language. For this list, I decided to
include as many of the newer Latino-interest titles as possible to give
those books another opportunity to catch the eyes of readers, and to
help our mamis and their children keep up with what is
currently being published. So you will find no classics here—though I’d
be willing to bet that this list includes some future classics! And of course, some of the books, with their mentions of “paletas”
or “public pools,” just scream “summer” to me! All of the titles on
this list are excellent and certainly worth your kids’ time—and yours,
because many of them are being enjoyed by adults as well as kids!
BOARD BOOKS (Ages 0-3)
La casa adormecida/The Napping House by Audrey Wood, Illustrated by Don Wood and Es hora de dormir/Time for Bed by Mem Fox, Illustrated by Jane Dyer
While the original English
editions of these two books are considered modern classics, their
bilingual formats, brilliantly translated by award-winning authors Alma
Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy, are brand-spanking new! The rhyming
Spanish is just as appealing and engaging as the original English—a rare
feat—making these two perfect choices for bilingual bedtime reading.
You Are My Baby Series Written and Illustrated by Lorena Siminovich
An innovative format that
enables toddlers to “read” the smaller version of the books along with
their caregivers and charming artwork makes this series a winner and
these little darlings the perfect baby shower gift!
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