Spanish and Bilingual Audiobook Sets for Children

High quality, word-for-word audiobook readalongs for young readers and second language learners. We are dedicated to building literacy and second language skills with the use of audiobooks as learning tools.

We bring the best in Spanish and bilingual children's books to life by selecting culturally relevant, values based titles that translate well to the audio format. Bright, appealing illustrations  engage children while our recording hold their attention with the use of music and professional voice talent.

Our readers are native Spanish speakers with perfect pronunciation in both Spanish and English. The CD's are tracked with and without page turning signals so emerging readers can read-along with assistance and independent readers can follow at a faster pace.


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Growing Up With Tamales/Los Tamales de Ana

Hardback with CD, 35 minutes

ISBN: 97809815686-9-0
$23.95
Read by Gabriela Cavallero
Sample:

This sweet and funny story about the tradition of making tamales is told from the perspective of Ana, the younger sister, who yearns to do everything her big sister does.Denver stage actress Gabriela Cavallero's voice brings the rhythmic prose to life with her tenderhearted reading in flawless English and Spanish.
This book features bilingual tracks with page turn signals for emerging readers and without page turn signals for independent readers. It also includes English-only and Spanish-only tracks for 2nd language learners.

The Desert is My Mother/El Desierto Es Mi Madre

Hardback + CD, 14 minutes
Bilingual
ISBN: 978-0-9815686-8-3
$22.95
Read by Kristine Klanderud
Sample:

In simple yet exquisite poetic text, a young girl asks the desert for things such as food and comfort and the desert responds, as a mother meeting a child's demands.   Perfect for younger children and desert studies.  Winner of the Skipping Stones Honor Award.

Hardback

The Desert is My Mother/El Desierto Es Mi Madre

Paperback with CD, 14 minutes
Bilingual
ISBN: 978-0-9815686-2-1
$18.95
Read by Kristine Klanderud
Sample:

In simple yet exquisite poetic text, a young girl asks the desert for things such as food and comfort and the desert responds, as a mother meeting a child's demands.   Perfect for younger children and desert studies.  Winner of the Skipping Stones Honor Award.

Paperback

Icy Watermelon/Sandia Fria

Hardcover with CD, 33 minutes
Bilingual
ISBN: 978-0-9815686-0-7
$23.95
Read by Kristine Klanderud
Sample:

Second Sample:

Three generations of a Latino family sit on the porch at sunset and share a watermelon and memories.  The grandchildren listen with adoration as the grandparents tell their how-we-met story.  This is a sweet, simple story about family with beautiful pastel illustrations.

Sip, Slurp, Soup Soup/Caldo Caldo Caldo

Hardback + CD, 34 minutes
Bilingual
ISBN: 978-0-9815686-7-6
$23.95
Read by Kristine Klanderud
Sample:

This story of Mama making the family's favorite soup/caldo is told in rhythmic prose that builds excitement for the end product, which the children eat with gusto. A happy tale of Hispanic food and family traditions.  A simple soup recipe is included with the book.

Hardback

Sip, Slurp, Soup Soup/Caldo Caldo Caldo

Paperback + CD, 34 minutes
Bilingual
ISBN: 978-0-9815686-1-4
$19.95
Read by Kristine Klanderud
Sample:

This story of Mama making the family's favorite soup/caldo is told in rhythmic prose that builds excitement for the end product, which the children eat with gusto. A happy tale of Hispanic food and family traditions.  A simple soup recipe is included with the book.

Paperback

Mimi's Parranda/La parranda de Mimi

Hardcover with CD, 39 minutes
Bilingual
ISBN: 978-0-9815686-3-8
$23.95
Read by Lydia Gil
Sample:

A Puerto Rican holiday story, told through the eyes of Mimi, a young girl longing for a traditional parranda, the festive holiday celebration of music, food, family and friends. Includes English only and Spanish only tracks for English language learners.

Adivina qué soñé

Paperback with CD, 15 minutes
Spanish
ISBN: 9780981568645
$18.95
Read by Kristine Klanderud
Sample:

A young girl resists bedtime until she sleeps and discovers a wonderful dream world full of fantastic adventures.

El mono azul

Paperback with CD, 21 minutes
Spanish
ISBN: 9780981568669
$18.95
Read by Miguel Amézquita
Sample:

Tomás, the blue monkey, tries too hard to win the heart of Esmerelda, the green monkey, and learns to appreciate his true talents.

Nueve patas

Paperback with CD, 28 minutes
Spanish
ISBN: 9780981568652
$18.95
Read by Miguel Amézquita
Sample:

A story about a spider born with nine feet who learns after considerable harrassment that her physical difference can be an asset.

The Bossy Gallito

Hardcover
Bilingual
ISBN: 978-0-9842981-1-2
$15.95
Read by Lucía Gonzalez
Sample:

Second Sample:

A traditional Cuban folk tale retold in a bilingual formatand relocated to the Little Havana section of Miami. Thebook features delightful illustrations by acclaimedillustrator Lulu Delacre, who used hundreds of photostudies to recreate this authentically magical environmentwhere roosters wear tuxedos and animals rule the roost. Author Lucia Gonzalez' warm, expressive narration makes this audiobook set both delightful and culturally relevant.

Con mis oídos

Hardcover
Bilingual
ISBN: 978-0-9842981-0-5
$16.95
Read by Kristine Klanderud
Sample:

This books explore the magic of the sense of hearing with descriptive,
poetic text and beautiful, dreamlike watercolor illustrations. Best
for ages 4-7 but can be read by older kids who are learning Spanish as a second language.



Packaging

Paperback sets are packaged in a premium vinyl pouch and will withstand repeated use.   Hardcover books feature a CD pocket in the inside cover.  Both packaging options are shelf ready.

Lorito Books are sold in book and CD sets.  Additional copies of books are available for purchase for classroom or group use.  Please contact us for additional information.