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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Efrén Divided
Efrén's mother is deported, and he must reunite his family.
272 pages· 44,601 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,178 ratings
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Books About Mexican Culture · 20 titles considered
The Best Mexican Culture Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about mexican culture? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Mexican Culture
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$1994
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
A sister's death reveals hidden secrets, challenging Julia to uncover the truth and redefine her identity.
344 pages· 80,608 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 86,156 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2000
Esperanza Rising
A privileged girl must adapt to harsh labor camp life during the Great Depression.
262 pages· 41,873 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 117,490 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1984
The House on Mango Street
A young girl navigates harsh realities and dreams of escape in a Chicago neighborhood.
110 pages· 18,014 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 247,062 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1987
Soccer Sam
A cousin bridges language gaps through soccer.
48 pages· 1,630 words· Est. 19 min read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 77 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
Día de los Muertos
By Roseanne Greenfield Thong, Carles Ballesteros (Illustrator)
Celebrate life and honor the departed with vibrant Day of the Dead traditions.
32 pages· 384 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 459 ratings
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Graphic Nov.
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021
I am Frida Kahlo
Discover how a tragic accident shaped Frida Kahlo's iconic art and legacy.
40 pages· 1,088 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 315 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023
Not a Monster
Discover the axolotl's secrets and its fight against pollution.
32 pages· 400 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 340 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1997
The Lizard and the Sun / La Lagartija y el Sol
When the sun vanishes from the sky, a small lizard embarks on a journey to find it and bring light back to the world.
40 pages· 2,662 words· Est. 21 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 104 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013
Who Was Frida Kahlo?
A young girl from Mexico becomes an artist after a devastating bus accident changes her life forever
112 pages· 6,831 words· Est. 57 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,163 ratings
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Browse by age
Mexican Culture Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about mexican culture for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
The Piñata That the Farm Maiden Hung
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A farm maiden and animals race to finish a surprise piñata before a girl returns.
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$1499
¡Vamos! Let's Go Eat
Ages 4–7 · 2020
Little Lobo embarks on a culinary adventure, exploring food trucks before a wrestling event in his vibrant town.
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$1599
Frida Kahlo
Ages 4–7 · 2015
A tragic accident transforms a young girl's life, igniting her passion for painting and survival.
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$1799
The Three Little Tamales
Ages 5–8 · 2009
Three tamales flee to build homes, but a wolf threatens their safety.
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$1799
Our Day of the Dead Celebration
Ages 3–7 · 2022
A family celebrates the Day of the Dead, bridging past and present with stories and traditions.
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$1899
Magic
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A girl on a pineapple farm discovers magic in transformation and change.
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$1695
Trunk to Trunklet
Ages 3–7 · 2016
Explore the playful bond between animal mothers and their babies.
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$1899
Skippyjon Jones
Ages 3–5 · 2003
A kitten named Skippyjon Jones imagines himself as a hero in old Mexico, fighting banditos and saving the day