In this post: A round-up of the best children’s Spanish books for summer! Discover thematic books about the ocean, beach, and summer activities. Post contains affiliate links.
Are you looking for Spanish books to read with your kids this summer?
We’re sharing the best Spanish and bilingual picture books about the beach, ocean, and summer fun, perfect for beginners through advanced learners. Rotate your bookshelf with these seasonal summer Spanish titles to build vocabulary and make language learning fun all season long.
Summer Spanish Vocabulary for Kids
Wondering how to say summer in Spanish?
The word for summer in Spanish is verano (beh-rah-noh).
Some other useful summer Spanish words that are found in many of these books include:
| Piscina (swimming pool) | (pee-see-nah) |
| Paletas (popsicles) | (pah-leh-tahs) |
| Mar (sea) | (mahr) |
| Océano (ocean) | (oh-seh-ah-noh) |
| ¡Qué calor! (Its hot!) | (keh kah-lohr) |
Summer Spanish Activities and Printable Pack
Before we dive into the books, be sure to check out the Llamitas Spanish® Summer unit! This is a great way to learn essential Spanish vocabulary for summer before you start reading.
The summer unit is included as a FREE bonus in the Llamitas Spanish® Holiday and Seasonal Bundle!
From beach themed Spanish vocabulary learning to games like spot the difference, matching and counting, and even a beautiful children’s song called “Helado,” there is so much to enjoy this hands-on printable pack!
How can I teach Spanish at home during the summer?
Teaching Spanish at home during the summer can be simple by making use of books, printables, and daily routines. Another fun option is to create your own Spanish summer camp at home!
You don’t have to jump into a full curriculum during summer. Instead, keep things flexible and fun.
Related post: Spanish Beach Camping Activities for Kids
Spanish Picture Books about Summer
These wonderful Spanish picture books are perfect for introducing summer vocabulary through rhythm, repetition, and engaging illustrations—great for young readers!
Entonces llega el verano
A fantastic picture book about the changes that come with the arrival of summer. From the longer evenings to children playing more outside, lemonade stands, road trips and camping, your child will love this rhythmic story.
Level: Intermediate
Hello Ocean/ Hola Mar
A bilingual book with beautiful, realistic illustrations of children playing at the beach. Discover the beach and ocean through the five senses and practice verbs like ‘huelo, toco, veo, escucho’, etc.
Level: Intermediate
Nadarín
A sweet story about a fish that travels around the ocean and notices all the beautiful creatures in it. Finally he helps a school of fish regain their confidence and teaches them to swim together to look like one huge fish.
Level: Advanced
Alma del Mar
A little girl is fascinated by the concept of an ocean, although she has never seen one in reality. Each night her dad reads her stories about the ocean and finally they take a trip to the coast to see it in person.
Level: Advanced
Un día en la playa
A great title to learn about the senses and feelings that children can experience at the beach. Explore the different sounds and smells of the ocean and beach. Great vocabulary practice for phrases like ‘veo…’, ‘huelo…’, ‘siento…’
Level: Intermediate
¡Día de playa!
The Step into Reading books are an easy way to encourage your child to begin reading independently. With seashells and sandcastles, this leveled reader is all about beach day fun!
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Cultural Spanish Summer Stories
Sweet treats and summertime go hand-in-hand. Check out these authentic Spanish books for kids that celebrate Hispanic culture, summer, and food!
Paletero Man
This authentic, mixed language book shares the story of a boy who is running to buy a ‘paleta’ (popsicle) from Paletero José. Along the way he drops his ‘dinero’ (money) but the community helps him out! This book comes with a very catchy song that you can listen to here.
Level: Beginners
¿Qué puedes hacer con una paleta?
A bilingual book about the traditional Mexican popsicle treat ‘una paleta’. This is a fun and authentic story about all the fun things that you can do with a popsicle.
Level: Intermediates
Julieta la paleta mantiene la calma
A sweet, bilingual story about mindfulness and managing feelings!
Level: Intermediates
Visitando la playa
This is a sound book about the beach- perfect for children under 6. Hear the sounds of dolphins, children playing, seagulls and more in this interactive board book from our friends at Binibi. (SAVE 10% with coupon MAMALLAMA)
Level: Beginners
Viaje a la playa
This is a fantastic chapter book from the Sofia Martinez series. Find out what happens when Sofia realizes she did not pack appropriately for her beach trip!
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
El pez arco iris
The Spanish translation of the popular ‘The Rainbow Fish’ story. A lovely reminder that sharing is caring and as a fish learns to share his shiny scales with his friends.
Level: Intermediate- Advanced
Keep Learning Spanish All Summer Long
Don’t forget to check out our Llamitas Spanish Curriculum for more thematic learning at home!
Combining books with a structured Spanish curriculum is a fantastic way to support your child’s biliteracy at home. With our open-and-go curriculum levels designed for kids of all ages, teaching Spanish at home is both simple and fun.
Wherever you are in your bilingual journey, find all of our curriculum levels right here!
Founder of the Llamitas Spanish® Curriculum and former Spanish teacher. Corrie holds two Master Degrees in Spanish and Education. She lives in San Diego, California with her husband and two bilingual children.