Book Series · 4 Books

El Toro & Friends Books

In order from Training Day to Tough Times.

The El Toro & Friends series is a set of 4 graphic novels by Raúl the Third, published between 2021 and 2026. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 55 pages.

Training Day
Tag Team
Tacos Today
Tough Times
Training Day
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Training Day
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$999
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

Training Day

By Raúl the Third

Can El Toro find the motivation to train for his big wrestling match?

56 pages· 546 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
Hardcover
Summary: El Toro, a Mexican wrestling star, struggles to find motivation for his next big match. With the help of his quirky coach, Kooky Dooky, and a supportive community, he must overcome his slump and train hard. Will El Toro rise to the challenge and defeat The Wall? This bilingual graphic novel blends Spanish and English, offering a vibrant, visual journey into the world of lucha libre. Join El Toro as he battles not just opponents, but his own doubts, in a story of perseverance and community spirit.
In reading order

El Toro & Friends Series

4 books · Published 2021–2026

#1
Training Day
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$999

Training Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

Can El Toro find the motivation to train for his big wrestling match?

#2
Tag Team
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1049

Tag Team

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

Two luchadores team up to clean their arena after a big match.

#3
Tacos Today
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

Tacos Today

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2023

Young luchadores must creatively earn money for their favorite tacos.

Tough Times
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

Tough Times

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2026

A young luchador faces a losing streak. Can he rise again?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the El Toro & Friends series?

There are 4 books in the El Toro & Friends series. It began with Training Day in 2021, and the newest book, Tough Times, was published in 2026.

What order should you read the El Toro & Friends books in?

Start with Training Day and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the El Toro & Friends books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring El Toro & Friends to life.

01

Raúl the Third

Author & Illustrator
RT
02

Elaine Bay

Illustrator
EB

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