Spain

A story inspired by the Casa Battlo in Barcelona, Paloma looks outside her window, and sees a tempest that shakes the whole building. She follows a huge shadow up the staircase, up to the roof - it's a dragon! And Paloma loves dragons. Delightful for younger kids, read before you visit the house. (Picture book)

Kids can make their own buildings and creations like Gaudi, drawing, coloring, and using over 200 different stickers, plus fun facts about Gaudi's life and work. (Sticker book)

Story of Pablo Picasso, growing up in Malaga (first word was pencil), visiting Prado Museum in Madrid, art school in Barcelona, painting only blue paintings, his new style of Cubism, he created so many artworks, but never stopped trying to paint like a child. Beautifully illustrated, perfect for younger kids! (Picture book)

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)

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

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)

Biography of Diego Velazquez, master portrait painter. Velazquez came to Madrid to paint the royal family, he painted princes on horseback, princesses in glittering gowns, royal pets, and his most famous painting, Las Meninas, which you'll see in the Prado. (Activity book)

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)

Decorate with stickers and draw different parts of the Alhambra – walls, courtyards, fountains, mosaics, gardens – and learn about this architectural wonder.
(Sticker book)

Not a guidebook per se, sixteen themed trails through Barcelona – legends, animals, sweets and snacks, Gaudi, street festivals, watery sights, soccer team Barca, music, famous artists, sights up high, Catalan style, dancing eggs and more. (Illustrated chapter book)