So your kid has mastered Spanish picture books, and they're ready for a challenge? Or maybe you're looking for great family read-alouds in Spanish? We got you covered!
We present to you 23 Chapter Book Series in Spanish that your kids will love. We've got four different reading levels represented so your kids can move from beginner chapter books (level 1) up through the more difficult ones (level 4)!
We focus on chapter book series, for the simple benefit that if your kids like the first book, there are many more to read!
This list is divided into three sections.
*“Twaddle” is a term used in Charlotte Mason homeschool circles to denote books that are more like candy than a good meal. The titles under “Highly Addictive Twaddle” are not high quality literature, but many young readers have been enticed to read independently in their minority language through twaddle.
The books in this list are books that our booklist curator, Joey, or myself have personally read aloud to our children. In cases where there are 10+ books in a series, we have not always read every book in the series, however we have read enough to confidently recommend it to you.
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23 Spanish Chapter Book Series Your Kids Will Love
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ORIGINAL SPANISH SERIES
Rafi y Rosi
by Lulu Delacre
Level 1, 10+ books
Sweet stories of two frog sibling adventuring around Puerto Rico. Colorful, inviting illustrations.
Rino Detective
by Pilar Lozano Carbayo
Level 2, 10+ books
Rino is a self-proclaimed detective who solves mysteries around the zoo with his trusty parrot side kick. Illustrations on every page.
Ula y Hop
by Eric Lilliput
Level 2, 4 books
These adorable mini-people ride hamsters, solve mysteries, and keep tabs on the humans whose house they live in. Lots of illustrations to support the language on the page.
Hopi
by J.L. Badal
Level 3, 10+ books
This is an adorable series with gorgeous watercolor illustrations on most pages. It's about a couple of orphan friends who become detectives along with their dog, Hopi.
Los Futbolísimos
by Roberto Santiago
Level 3, 10+ books
This lengthy series follows a soccer team through the ups and down of life. Silly and fast-paced, and with graphic-novel like illustrations. This series is printed both in Mexico and Spain. If you care, check to see which Spanish version you are getting.
Pam at Lorito Books may be able to get you a better price. Use code BILINGUALTOGETHER FOR 10% off your entire order.
Mondragó
by Ana Galán
Level 4, 10+ books
In a world of incredible dragons, one boy is stuck with Mondragó. A timid dragon who can't even fly. This series follows the adventures of two unlikely friends. Wonderful illustrations throughout.
Domingo Teporingo
by Marcos Almado Rivera
Level 4, 4 books
My personal favorite Original Spanish series. Follow a cheeky Teporingo and his animal friends all over the majestic Volcán Popocatéptl. It's Frog and Toad in a Narnia-like world. Gorgeous illustrations by the author.
The full series is not always available on Amazon. Pam at Lorito Books may be able to get you a better price. Use code BILINGUALTOGETHER FOR 10% off your entire order.
Translated Favorites
Osito
by Esla Minarik
Level 1, 10+ books
These classic tales about the daily happenings of Osito (Little Bear) are available in Spanish. Gorgeous illustrations by Maurice Sendak.
Henry y Mudge
by Cynthia Rylant
Level 1, 10+ books
These sweet stories about a boy and his oversized dog are available in Spanish. Wonderful introduction into chapter books.
Diario de una lechuza
by Rebecca Elliot
Level 2, 9 books
Super sweet pictures on every page to support the language. Each book is filled with simple stories of friendship and the daily life of a little owl and her friends.
Often available through Scholastic for a better price.
Mercy Watson
by Kate Dicamillo
Level 2, 6 books
This classic series is now available in Spanish. Mercy the pig is spoiled rotten by her human parents who think she can do no wrong.
Pam at Lorito Books may be able to get you a better price. Use code BILINGUALTOGETHER FOR 10% off your entire order.
Sapo y Sepo
by Arnold Lobel
Level 2, 4 books
This is my personal favorite in this category. These classic stories of friendship between a Frog and Toad are the best!
Reto en el desierto
by Bear Grylls
Level 3, 4 books
Adventurous kids will love this survival series by Bear Grylls. Currently there are 4 available in Spanish.
Available through Usborne Books & More for a better price. (I became a consultant because of this series!)
La casa del árbol
by Mary Pope Osborne
Level 3, 10+ books
The classic Magic Tree House series will take your child all over the world on harrowing adventures.
Los chicos del vagón de carga
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Level 3, 5 books
The Boxcar Children series follows four siblings on numerous adventures. The first five books of this series are in Spanish.
Las crónicas de Narnia
by C.S. Lewis
Level 4, 7 books
This is the most challenging series on this list, however, I had to include one of the best all time chapter book series.
Highly Addictive Twaddle
*In case you missed the explanation earlier: “Twaddle” is a term used in Charlotte Mason homeschool circles to denote books that are more like candy than a good meal. Be aware the titles below are not high quality literature, but many young readers have been enticed to read independently in their minority language through stories such as these. This is a shame-free zone. 🙂
Hombre Mosca
by Tedd Arnold
Level 1, 10+ books
Follow the stinky, smelly, and hilarious pursuits of Fly Guy in this series for beginning readers.
Often available through Scholastic for a better price.
Los tipos malos
by Aaron Blabey
Level 2, 7 books
Scratchy illustrations and comic book-like layouts make this series less intimidating to early readers.
Often available through Scholastic for a better price.
Geronimo Stilton
by Elisabetta Dami
Level 3, 10+ books
These books are beyond silly. And yet, they were the first chapter books my son picked up on his own in Spanish. I have heard the same from other families.
Princesas Dragón
by Pedro Mañas
Level 3, 9 books
I really enjoyed this series about three princesses and a magician. The moral and literary value of it made me place it here in the twaddle category, but it is a fun read.
Ana Kadabra
by Pedro Mañas
Level 3, 5 books
Written by the same author as Princesas Dragón, this series follows a young witch in training. The illustrations are colorful, and my kids couldn't get enough.
Diario de Greg
by Jeff Kinney
Level 3, 10+ books
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series follows the woes of the school underdog. Longer than some of the other books here, but plenty of illustrations to support language.
La escuela de piratas
by Steve Stevenson
Level 3, 10+ books
A fun adventurous tales with a crew of characters learning how to become the best pirates on the high seas.
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23 Spanish Chapter Book Series!
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