Explore picture books in Spanish that foster resilience through engaging stories. These books highlight the power of friendship, the warmth of family moments, and the joy of sports, offering young readers courage and inspiration to enjoy their daily activities.
Mi corazón se llena de alegría
A picture book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy.
Selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
Themes: joy, reflection, Indigenous, family, feelings
Tú eres tú
A poetic book for babies and toddlers that celebrates every child and the joy babies bring into the world.
Themes: Indigenous, family love, new baby, multicultural lullaby, reconciliation
Lucy juega al béisbol
In this picture book, Lucy and her friends learn the basics of baseball, including catching, hitting and fielding, then try their new skills in a real game. Click here for an activity page for this book, and here for a fun colouring page!
Themes: little league baseball, girls in sports, physical literacy, growth mindset, sportsmanship
Lucy juega al fútbol
In this picture book, Lucy discovers how much fun it is to play on a team and learns why soccer is the world’s most popular game.
Themes: sports, teamwork, girls in sports, physical literacy
Tú me sostienes
A foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens.
Themes: truth and reconciliation, Indigenous, compassion, empathy and kindness, acceptance