Spring Book Suggestions
Reading with your child helps him or her develop a lifetime love of reading and learning. Here are some book ideas for reading this spring, and all are available in both Spanish and English at L.A. public libraries.
Henry y Mudge Con Barro Hasta El Rabo by Cynthia Rylant
What does springtime mean for Henry and his beloved dog Mudge? Playing in the rain! In this springtime tale from the classic series, follow these two lovable characters as they experience spring in their own way!
The Great Big Book of Families/El gran libro de las familias by Mary Hoffman
This charming picture book celebrates the many, many different kinds of families! A family might be a mom and dad, or a single parent, or two moms, or two dads! A family can have members of many different races, religions, abilities and disabilities. It may have step-family members, or family members who don’t live in the same home. And each family has their way of doing this — and for most people, their own family is best! A lovely celebration of diversity of many kinds, and a great read for LGBT Pride Month in June.
Bugs for Lunch/Insectos para el almuerzo by Margery Facklam
Learn about bug-eating animals in this rhyming book! With lively text and illustrations, this books explores animals such as geckos, trout or even people who eat bugs! Including additional facts about each creature, this book is a nice introduction to the circle of life and interconnections between living things.
