Spain

Discover Antoni Gaudi, the architect that created the most amazing buildings and turned nature in art. "At Casa Batllo, a fireplace hides under a mushroom cap. Hallways look like underwater caverns. The house sparkles like the sea." Gorgeous illustrations, this is a gem! (Picture book)

Manolo Olivar's father was a great bullfighter, but eleven year old Manolo isn't cut out to be a torero. Colorful, lively story with a behind-the-scenes look at bullfighting and the soul of a small Andalusian town. (Chapter book)

Ferdinand, the little bull who likes to smell the flowers, accidentally gets sent to the bullfight in Madrid. A beloved classic! (Picture book)

Engaging tale of three mischievous boys, Rashid, Samuel and Miguel, who are caught throwing oranges from the Cordoba mosque. As punishment, the boys work in the glorious gardens, but explore the mosque in their free time, and when they are grown men, they save the mosque from destruction. (Picture book)

In this sparkling adaptation from Tales of the Alhambra, Ahmed, the Prince of Granada, lives in a high tower, with only the birds for his friends. An owl and talking parrot accompany the prince on his search for true love, but it takes a magic horse and flying carpet to win the Princess Aldegonda. Enchanting illustrations. (Picture book)

Isabella, queen of Spain's Golden Age, negotiated her marriage with Ferdinand which united Castille and Aragon, went to war and conquered Granada, sponsored Columbus' voyage, started the Inquisition and united Spain. (Picture book)

Exhilirating retelling of Don Quixote, each page is illustrated with wild and wooly characters – imaginary giants, damsels in disguise, ungrateful ruffians, masked travelers, armies of sheep. Fresh and funny, a larger than life adventure. (Illustrated chapter book)

Get the scoop on the most famous portrait artists in Spain - Francisco Goya and Diego Velazquez. They painted kings and queens with their children, princes on horseback, princesses in fancy gowns, and royal pets the way they were in real life. You'll see their paintings in the Prado Museum in Madrid. (Picture books)

Little Katie gets in the picture, when she climbs into a painting by of the princess Margarita, and swaps clothes with her. They meet other boys in paintings by Goya, as well as Velazquez, including Margarita's father, Philip IV, king of Spain. Fun for younger kids. (Picture book)

Illustrated biography of Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. Born in Malaga, throughout his longlife he created new art – paintings, sculptures, collages, ceramics, theater sets, costumes, and more. (Chapter book)

Also for younger kids, book with re-usable stickers: Pablo Picasso: Sticker Art Shapes

Travel through Spain with professional soccer player Ethan Zohn – sample paella in Barcelona, watch a soccer match in Madrid, see the rare Iberian lynx, hike in the mountains, plus activities to do. (Chapter book)

Loads of fun pictures to color – from el alfabeto to el gato (cat), la luna (moon), el zorro (fox), seasons of the year, days of the week, animals and food. (Coloring book)

Fun facts about Spain – landscape, wildlife, going to school, daily life, sports, holidays, and food. (Picture book)