Children's books for a family trip to Spain

Children's books for a family trip to Spain, led by Barcelona's Rocío Bonilla.

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A story set where you are headed can turn the journey into part of the trip. For Spain, that means children's books by authors and illustrators from Spain, starting with What Colour Is a Kiss? by Rocío Bonilla. Below are three books worth packing, each available in English with links to find them at Bookshop.org or Amazon.

Best local picture book
What Colour Is a Kiss?
Rocío Bonilla · ages 3-6 · picture book

A warm, colourful Spanish picture book about a girl wondering what colour a kiss might be.

Best bookish pick
The Highest Mountain of Books in the World
Rocío Bonilla · ages 4-8 · picture book

A boy who longs to fly discovers that books can take him higher than anything.

Best set-in-Spain classic
The Story of Ferdinand
Munro Leaf, illustrated by Robert Lawson · ages 3-7 · picture book

Not by Spanish creators, but strongly tied to Spain: a gentle bull who would rather smell flowers than fight.

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