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Books about Mexico for Kids

April 15, 2022 by Mommy Evolution 2 Comments

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Books about Mexico for kids are a wonderful introduction for your children and give them a better appreciation of Mexican culture.

Whether you’re teaching your children about Mexico or getting ready for a family trip to this fabulous country, you’ll all enjoy these children’s books about Mexico

Be sure to check out our other book lists for kids!

You can find these books at your local library or purchase through the affiliate links provided for your convenience.

Books about Mexico for Kids + Free Cinco de Mayo Study Unit Resources

Recommended Reading about Mexico for Kids

Last year my brother took his kids to Mexico and they absolutely loved it!

Some day we’ll get adventuresome enough to travel internationally – but until then I’ll dream about Mexico for kids and what I’ll teach my kids about this wonderful country.

BOOKS ABOUT MEXICO FOR KIDS

Off We Go to Mexico!

Swim in turquoise seas, admire grey whales and monarch butterflies, trek to native villages and sing and dance to the music of Mariachi bands.

Along the way, you can learn Spanish words and phrases and discover Mexican culture.

Enjoy your journey!

Let's Learn About MEXICO: Activity and Coloring Book

Head south of the border to explore a sunny world of puzzles and fun facts!

Welcome to Mexico, land of tropical rain forests, volcanoes, deserts, and beaches — and a vibrant array of ancient and modern traditions.

This book introduces kids ages 6 to 10 to fascinating aspects of Mexican geography, language, food, arts, sports, and festivals.

Puzzles and activities range from dot-to-dots, crosswords, and spot-the-differences to easy directions for making piñatas and maracas.

Plus cute illustrations offer plenty of opportunities for coloring.

Mexico ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of Mexico

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history and culture of Mexico.

Living in . . . Mexico: Ready-to-Read Level 2

“¡Hola! My name is Rosa, and I’m a kid just like you living in Mexico.

Mexico is a country filled with beautiful art, incredible ancient ruins, and gorgeous beaches, rainforests, and deserts!

Have you ever wondered what Mexico is like? Come along with me to find out!”

My Mexico / México Mío

Sway to the sounds, reach for the colors, dance to the rhythms, and you will find your own Mexico in these poems in both English and Spanish.

In My Family/En mi familia

Following the best-selling Family Pictures, In My Family/En mi familia is Carmen Lomas Garza’s continuing tribute to the family and community that shaped her childhood and her life.

Lomas Garza’s vibrant paintings and warm personal stories depict memories of growing up in the traditional Mexican-American community of her hometown of Kingsville, Texas.

The Day of the Dead: A Bilingual Celebration

Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors on this vibrant holiday.

They offer marigolds, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods.

By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities.

Finally, after singing and dancing, it’s time for bed.

Bob Barner’s luscious collages incorporate the traditional symbols of Day of the Dead.

His poetic text is in both English and Spanish.

It's Cool to Learn about Countries: Mexico (Social Studies Explorer)

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Mexico.

Bright, colorful designs and hands on activities will keep children engaged as they learn about Mexico and its people.

Cinco de Mayo Study Unit

In addition to offering recommendations of books about Mexico for kids, I’ve teamed up with some fellow bloggers to offer you homeschool and classroom unit study resources to teach kids about Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo Free Study Unit Resourcs + Books about Mexico for Kids

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Find the Letter M is for Mexico from 3 Boys and a Dog

Cinco de Mayo Crafts from Schooling a Monkey

Cinco de Mayo Skip Counting Puzzles from Simple Fun for Kids

Homemade Quesadilla from Something 2 Offer

Guacamole Recipe from FrogMom

Mexico Lapbook Printables from Homeschool Share

Taco Crafts for Toddlers from Cutting Tiny Bites

Read and Learn About Mexico from Planet Smarty Pants

Cultural Playdate: Mexico from Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes

The Influence of Mexican Culture in the U.S. from Multicultural Kids Blogs

Cultural Playdate: Mexico from Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes

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Comments

  1. Leah Courtney says

    April 29, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Great suggestions! I’m pinning them. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lis Ann Morehart says

    September 9, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    There is an option to pin, but unfortunately, it says your website does not allow saving pins.

    Reply

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