Best Selling Books by Susan Middleton Elya

When she and her family move from Mexico to the United States, eight-year-old Ana helps her mother adjust to the new situation by encouraging her to learn English.

A rhyming book that outlines the preparations for and celebration of the Christmas season, with Spanish words for each letter of the alphabet translated in a glossary.

A brave group of firefighters set off to battle a blaze at a townhouse. Spanish words interspersed in the rhyming text are defined in a glossary.

The Princess and the Pea gets a fresh twist in this charming bilingual retelling, winner of the Pura Belpré Medal for Illustration. El príncipe knows this girl is the one for him, but, as usual, his mother doesn’t agree. The queen has a secret test in mind to see if this girl is really a princesa, but the prince might just have a sneaky plan, too . . . Readers will be enchanted by this Latino twist on the classic story, and captivated by the vibrant art inspired by the culture of Peru.

A quick trip to the supermercado? Not with Bebe in the shopping cart. Just as Mama is ready to throw up her manos, she gives sweet Bebe a box of animal cookies. A dulce, at last! Then they''re off to the checkout line, smiling all the way. Includes a glossary of Spanish words.

A baby and his mother spend a day at the beach. Spanish words, interspersed in the rhyming text, are defined in a glossary.

A smart, snappy, bilingual retelling of Little Red Riding Hood Winner of a Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration While Roja picks flowers on the way to her grandma''s, a mean wolf sneaks away with her cape to surprise Abuelita. But Grandma''s no fool and Roja''s no ordinary chica. They send that hungry lobo packing with a caliente surprise! This spirited retelling of Little Red Riding Hood has accessible Spanish rhymes and fresh illustrations, with hip cultural details throughout.

In this rhyming celebration of playtime, bilingual Maya Papaya welcomes all four seasons with a flair for dress-up and an inclusion of Spanish words in an English narrative. Strong writing, a spunky protagonist, and themes of playtime and the changing seasons lead to a celebration as Maya Papaya plays dress-up and speaks to her toys in English and Spanish, going on adventures and making the most of their time together. Expert author Susan Middleton Elya is a former Spanish teacher and known for her prolific, award-winning bilingual books for children.

Humor abounds in this masterfully-bilingual twist on "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" that dares to ask the question: why is that troll so grumpy anyway? Three little cabritos have a clever plan to get past the grumpiest troll in the land. But then one of the billy goats wonders: Why is that gigante so grumpy, anyway? This thoughtful question sends their plan in a new direction, and the results are better than they ever imagined. Dashes of humor, empathy, and kindness make this modern twist on a classic tale a charming delight.

As soon as she goes out for a drive with her parents, a young girl needs to find a bathroom quickly; text includes some Spanish words and phrases.

Classic favorites get a modern Latino twist The itsy arañita climbed up the water spout. Down came la lluvia and washed la araña out. Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist in this cozy collection. From young Juan Ramón sitting in el rincón to three little gatitos who lost their mitoncitos, readers will be delighted to see familiar characters in vibrant, luminous scenes brimming with fanciful details. La Madre Goose will make a playful multicultural addition to every modern bookshelf. A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016

A girl hopes her tooth will fall out so that she can have money to buy her father a birthday present. Includes index of Spanish words and phrases used in text.

Key terms in Spanish tell about the circus to give a beginning lesson in the Spanish language.

Sophie the toad wishes she were as good looking as her brother, but she discovers that her talent lies in singing, in a title that includes Spanish vocabulary. By the author of F Is for Fiesta.

Retells the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in rhyming text interspersed with Spanish words, which are defined in a glossary.

Eight animal friends play baseball in the park. Includes words in Spanish.

Rain forest parents come up with a solution when all their children become picky eaters at the same time. Spanish words interspersed in the rhyming text are defined in a glossary.

A poor cowboy enters a rodeo to win a date from a pretty seänorita, but afterwards wonders if he should spend his winnings on the girl, who is only interested in the money, or on his trusty horse, whose encouragement helped him win.

Miguel and Maria meet various fairy tale characters as they walk to their aunt''s house. Includes some Spanish words.

A delightful rhyming romp through the festivities of a small town''s summer parade and celebration, written in English with Spanish words sprinkled throughout.

Presents a humorous introduction to Spanish words through illustrations and rhyming text.

Louise the stinkbug must face the bullying cockroach, Kiki, in a skating contest.

Even though he has outgrown his tricycle, a boy hides it at his family''s yard sale until just the right smaller child comes along. Includes glossary of Spanish words used.

Over the course of a year, Nell anticipates each upcoming holiday in order to make the time seem to pass more quickly as she waits for her birthday to come around again.

Eight animals add ingredients to make a cake with unexpected results. Includes Spanish words, a glossary, and recipe for pineapple upside-down cake.

Eight animals go to market, to supper, and to dance, introducing the numbers from one to eight and vocabulary in English and Spanish.

A rhyming book that outlines the preparations for and celebration of a young boy''s birthday, with Spanish words for each letter of the alphabet translated in a glossary.

On her way back from a picnic with her parents, a little girl who did not need to "tinkle" suddenly remembers that there is more than one reason to visit a restroom. Text includes some Spanish words and phrases.

A brave group of firefighters set off to battle a blaze at a townhouse. Spanish words interspersed in the rhyming text are defined in a glossary.

Presents a humorous introduction to Spanish words through illustrations and rhyming text.