Books About New Mexico · 44 titles considered

The Best New Mexico Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about new mexico? 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.

Song of the Unicorns
Lucy Out of Bounds
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1953

...And Now Miguel

By Joseph Krumgold, Jean Charlot (Illustrator)

A boy's wish to join a sheep drive leads to unexpected consequences.

Newbery Medal (1954)
256 pages· 56,043 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 3,557 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

The Water Lady

By Alice B. McGinty, Shonto Begay (Illustrator)

A woman delivers vital water to Navajo families, transforming lives daily.

44 pages· 1,053 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 399 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

Shaped by Her Hands

A potter's innovation transforms her craft and her community's legacy.

32 pages· 922 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 365 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2003

Song of the Unicorns

By Rachel Roberts, Allison Strom (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the Avalon Web of Magic series

Three friends must protect baby unicorns from a relentless hunter.

182 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,072 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

The Princess and the Warrior

A warrior's love faces a deadly challenge and a deceitful enemy. Will love conquer all or end in eternal slumber?

40 pages· 839 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,727 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Tumble

A girl uncovers her family's wrestling legacy while grappling with adoption and identity.

368 pages· 75,854 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,711 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2012

Saige

By Jessie Haas, Sarah Davis (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the American Girl Today: Saige series

A girl must save her school's art program and her injured grandma's dream.

128 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,295 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Lucy's "Perfect" Summer

A summer of soccer and struggles tests Lucy's resilience and beliefs after family tragedy.

192 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Lucy Out of Bounds

A tomboy faces betrayal, a wildcat threat, and a town's plans to sell her beloved soccer field.

224 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 128 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Race to the Sun

A girl must embrace her destiny to save her father from ancient monsters.

306 pages· 57,822 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,217 ratings
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New Mexico Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about new mexico for preschool and elementary-age readers.

¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market

Ages 5–8 · 2019

Join a lively border town adventure delivering goods and learning Spanish words.

Southwest Sunrise

Ages 3–6 · 2020

A boy discovers unexpected beauty in a new land, questioning if it could become home.

Little Gold Star

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A gold star and hidden horns: can Teresa outshine her stepsisters at the festival?

Carlos and the Cornfield

Ages 5–8 · 1999

A boy learns the true value of hard work and listening.

New Mexico

Ages 10–14 · 2016

Discover New Mexico's wonders, from UFOs to balloon fiestas, in this captivating exploration.

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New Mexico Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about new mexico for developing and independent readers.

Sunlight and Shadows

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A storm threatens a ranch. Can Josefina embrace change and save her family's future?

Oddity

Ages 8–12 · 2017

In a town where odd is normal, a girl uncovers dark secrets to find her missing twin.

Lucy Doesn't Wear Pink

Ages 8–12 · 2008

A tomboy and a girly-girl clash under a housekeeper's guidance. Can they find common ground?

Josefina's Surprise

Ages 8–10 · 1997

A damaged altar cloth threatens Christmas memories.

Happy Birthday, Josefina!
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Happy Birthday, Josefina!

Ages 8–12 · 1998

A young girl faces a life-or-death test to prove her healing potential.

Josefina Saves the Day

Ages 8–12 · 1998

A trader vanishes without paying, leaving Josefina with a surprising discovery that could change everything.

Meet Josefina

Ages 8–10 · 1997

A surprise from Mexico brings hope to a grieving family in 1824 New Mexico.

The Glowing Heart

Ages 8–10 · 2016

A ruby ring brings chaos. Can Josefina uncover its mystery?

Changes for Josefina
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Changes for Josefina

Ages 9–12 · 1998

Can Josefina convince her aunt to stay before it's too late?

Tortilla Sun

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A summer in New Mexico reveals hidden secrets and magic.

Tiger Eyes

Ages 12–18 · 1981

A girl grapples with loss and finds solace in an unexpected friendship.

Josefina Learns a Lesson

Ages 8–10 · 1997

A flood devastates the Montoyas. Can new ideas heal or divide the family?

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