Choose any everyday adventure
The books stand alone, so a child can start with a birthday, beach trip, recipe, or school story that sounds familiar and inviting.
Book Series · 12 Books
Sofia Martinez Books
In order from The Secret Recipe to Sofia's Party Shoes.
Twelve warm early chapter books follow energetic seven-year-old Sofia through family celebrations, school projects, small mistakes, and everyday adventures sprinkled with Spanish words.
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Reading order
How to Read the Sofia Martinez Books
These 12 short stories are episodic and do not require a strict reading order, so children can begin with the situation that interests them most. Publication order works well for readers who want a consistent path. My Family Adventure collects four existing stories and is not an additional adventure.
Sources: Capstone's official early-reader brochure and 12-title inventory.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Sofia's troubles stay close to home: misunderstandings, hurt feelings, a missing pet, a ruined project, and wanting attention in a busy family. Spanish words and phrases appear naturally in the English text, with a glossary for support. The stories emphasize family affection, problem-solving, and making amends.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$2025
Book #9 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016
The Secret Recipe
By Jacqueline Jules, Kim Smith (Illustrator)
A young girl helps her grandmother cook a traditional dessert for a church supper, but things don't go as planned.
27 pages· 797 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Library Binding
In reading order
Sofia Martinez Series
12 books · Published 2015–2018
#9
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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.
#10
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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?
#11
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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?
#15
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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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$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
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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$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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$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 The Secret Recipe in 2016, and the newest book, Sofia's Party Shoes, was published in 2018.
What order should you read the Sofia Martinez books in?
Start with The Secret Recipe and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.
What ages are the Sofia Martinez books best for?
The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Sofia Martinez book is the longest?
Abuela's Birthday is the longest book in the series at 810 words (32 pages).
Which Sofia Martinez book is the shortest?
Hector's Hiccups is the shortest at 457 words (24 pages).
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