Fairy Tales and Rhymes

La Madre Goose: Nursery Rhymes for los Ninos by Susan Middleton Elya

A collection of classic nursery rhymes presented with a bilingual twist.

Senorita Gordita by Helen Ketteman

In this Tex-Mex retelling of The Little Gingerbread Man, Senorita Gordita--a little corn cake-- escapes from the frying pan and leads a merry chase. She runs through the desert boasting, "You'll never catch me!" while fleeing from a spider, a rattler,...

La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya

Pura Belpre Award for Illustration 2018 The team behind "La Madre Goose" puts a rhyming twist on the classic fairy tale by placing it in a diverse setting and incorporating Spanish words throughout. Full color.

Little Roja Riding Hood by Susan Middleton Elya

This sassy retelling of Little Red Riding Hood features accessible Spanish rhymes and fresh illustrations, with hip cultural details throughout. Full color.

Pulgarcito/Tom Thumb by Margaret Hillert 

An easy to read fairy tale, in English and Spanish, about Tom Thumb and the tiny boy's big adventures. Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while...

Pinocho/Pinocchio by Margaret Hillert

An easy to read fairy tale, in English and Spanish, about Pinocchio; a puppet that becomes a real boy. Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while...

Los Tres Osos/The Three Bears by Margaret Hillert 

An easy to read fairy tale, in English and Spanish, about Goldilocks and the Three Bears and the girl's visit to the bears' house. Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers...

Los Tres Chivos/The Three Goats by Margaret Hillert

An easy to read fairy tale, in English and Spanish, about the Billy Goats Gruff and how the goats trick a troll living under a bridge. Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition,...

Los Tres Cersitos/The Three Little Pigs by Margaret Hillert 

An easy to read fairy tale, in English and Spanish, about the Three Little Pigs and how they work together. Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while...

Los Frijoles Magicos/The Magic Beans by Margaret Hillert 

 An easy to read fairy tale, in English and Spanish, about Jack and the Beanstalk and his trip up and down the stalk. Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain...

Las Casa de Galletitas/The Cookie House by Margaret Hillert 

An easy to read fairy tale, in English and Spanish, about Hansel and Gretel and their trip through the forest. Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while...

La Galletita/The Little Cookie by Margaret Hillert

An easy to read fairy tale, in English and Spanish, about The Gingerbread Man who avoids being eaten. Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying...