Book Series · 12 Books

Sofia Martinez Books

In order from Abuela's Birthday to Hector's Hiccups.

The Sofia Martinez series is a set of 12 picture books by Jacqueline Jules, published between 2015 and 2018. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 30 pages.

About the series

What's Sofia Martinez About?

Twelve bilingual early chapter books follow seven-year-old Sofia through funny family, school, and neighborhood mishaps.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$2132

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2015

Abuela's Birthday

By Jacqueline Jules, Kim Smith (Illustrator)

A surprise birthday plan faces chaos from an unexpected feline helper.

32 pages· 810 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

Library Binding

Summary: Sofia and her cousins are crafting a piñata for their grandmother's birthday, aiming for the perfect surprise. But when Bella the cat decides to join in, their plans spiral into chaos. Can they salvage the celebration, or will Bella's antics unravel their efforts? Discover the unexpected twists in this heartwarming tale of family, creativity, and a mischievous cat.

The complete set

Sofia Martinez Series

12 books · Published 2015–2018

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$2132

Abuela's Birthday

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2015

A surprise birthday plan faces chaos from an unexpected feline helper.

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$2132

Picture Perfect

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2015

A young girl tries to stand out from her sisters by switching their school pictures.

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$2025

The Marigold Mess

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2015

Sofia's car wash turns into a muddy marigold disaster.

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$2025

The Missing Mouse

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2015

A class pet mouse escapes, causing chaos for Sofia and her sisters.

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$2025

Singing Superstar

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

A girl seeks a stage when her family won't listen to her sing.

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$2025

The Secret Recipe

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

A young girl helps her grandmother cook a traditional dessert for a church supper, but things don't go as planned.

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$2132

Lights Out

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

A storm leaves Sofia's family powerless. Can they find fun in the dark?

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$2132

The Beach Trip

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

Sofia's beach trip is at risk when she forgets essential gear. Can she salvage her weekend fun?

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$2025

Abuela's Special Letters

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017

Can Sofia wait fifteen years to uncover her grandmother's secret letter?

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$2132

Shopping Trip Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017

Sofia's school shopping turns into a frantic search when her cousin vanishes.

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$2132

Hector's Hiccups

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

Can Sofia stop Hector's hiccups in time for the movies with Abuela?

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$2152

Sofia's Party Shoes

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

Sofia's ruined shoes threaten her quinceañera dreams. Can she find a way to attend the party?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Sofia Martinez series?

There are 12 books in the Sofia Martinez series. It began with Abuela's Birthday in 2015, and the newest book, Hector's Hiccups, was published in 2018.