Book Series · 7 Books

Carlos & Carmen Books

In order from The Big Rain to The Big Splash.

The Carlos & Carmen series is a set of 7 picture books by Kirsten McDonald, published between 2016 and 2019. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Big Rain
Tio Time
The Sandy Weekend
The Yummy Mistake
Too Many Valentines
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Big Rain
Sale price
$3115
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

The Big Rain

By Kirsten McDonald, Erika Meza (Illustrator)

Twins discover a backyard puddle holds unexpected fun after a storm.

31 pages
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Library Binding
Summary: After days of relentless rain, twins Carlos and Carmen step into their transformed backyard, now a vast puddle. What seems like a watery mess soon becomes an unexpected playground. As they splash and explore, their parents can't resist joining the fun. What adventures await in this newfound watery world? Dive into a story where rain brings more than just water—it brings joy and surprises.
The complete set

Carlos & Carmen Series

7 books · Published 2016–2019

Series
Sale price
$3115

The Big Rain

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Twins discover a backyard puddle holds unexpected fun after a storm.

Sale price
$3115

Tio Time

Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2016

Twins discover a snowy surprise and a mysterious recipe.

Sale price
$3115

The Sandy Weekend

Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2016

A beach trip leads to unexpected treasures and surprises for the Garcia family.

Sale price
$3115

The Yummy Mistake

Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2016

A Mother's Day surprise goes awry, but a clever twist saves the day.

Sale price
$3115

Too Many Valentines

Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2017

Twins craft too many valentines. Can they make everyone happy?

Sale price
$3115

The Fun Fort

Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2017

A crumpled box becomes endless adventures for two imaginative twins.

Sale price
$3115

The Big Splash

Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2019

A pool mishap threatens fun until a clever solution saves the day.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Carlos & Carmen series?

There are 7 books in the Carlos & Carmen series. It began with The Big Rain in 2016, and the newest book, The Big Splash, was published in 2019.

What ages are the Carlos & Carmen books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Carlos & Carmen to life.

01

Kirsten McDonald

Author
02

Erika Meza

Illustrator
03

Fatima Anaya

Illustrator

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