20 Best Bilingual Books for Toddlers in English and Spanish
By Palabra Garden
Reading aloud is the single most effective thing you can do to build vocabulary in young children — and that applies to both languages. A 2019 study published in the journal Pediatrics found that children who are read to daily hear approximately 78,000 words per year more than children who aren’t. For bilingual families, reading in both English and Spanish doubles that exposure across two languages simultaneously.
But finding the right bilingual books can be frustrating. Some are poorly translated. Others are too advanced for toddlers. And many “bilingual” books simply slap a Spanish translation on the last page instead of integrating both languages naturally.
What this post covers
- How to Choose Bilingual Books for Toddlers
- Best Bilingual Board Books for Babies and Young Toddlers (Ages 1-2)
- Best Bilingual Picture Books for Toddlers (Ages 2-3)
- Best Bilingual Books for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
- Best Bilingual Books for Vocabulary Building
- Tips for Reading Bilingual Books With Your Toddler
- Building a Bilingual Library on a Budget
- Build Your Bilingual Practice Beyond Books
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