Children's books for a family trip to Mexico

Children's books for a family trip to Mexico, from lucha-libre fantasy to a trickster counting tale.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Mexico, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Mexico, starting with Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best local picture book
Niño Wrestles the World
Yuyi Morales · ages 4-8 · picture book

A boy imagines himself a lucha-libre hero battling Mexican folkloric figures.

Best counting and trickster tale
Just a Minute
Yuyi Morales · ages 3-7 · picture book

Grandma Beetle outwits Señor Calavera while counting through her chores.

Best older social-theme pick
Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote
Duncan Tonatiuh · ages 6-10 · picture book

A migration allegory told through a rabbit's journey to find his father.

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