Diverse Books for Guided Reading Levels L-M

Presented in both English and Spanish, this flip-over book brings a Hispanic flavor to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

This bilingual Cuban folktale set in Miami's Little Havana tells the tale of a bossy rooster on his way to his uncle's wedding.

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's paintings expressed her pain and depression—and her joys and loves.

This empowering picture book reminds children of how much their dreams matter, and to never ever forget to dream big!

Two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon show children playfully creating a more generous, peaceful world where everyone shares with others.

Ruby has a few scraps of wood, a mind full of ideas, and plenty of determination. She wants to build a fort, so she does. 

A rollicking, rhyming, fun rendition of a favorite folk song about a many-times recycled coat.

A masterfully crafted allegory that celebrates the spirit of freedom and the courage of those who are born to sing at any cost.

Two friends, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, get together for tea and recount their similar struggles to win rights for women and African Americans. 

Long before he became a professional basketball player, Michael Jordan imagined winning an Olympic gold medal, and with dedication and perseverance, he did.

A boy's questions are met with encouraging answers from Grandma, who helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine and the world around them.

A Chinese twist on a classic fairy tale has Goldy dropping off turnip cakes at the Chans' house and getting in trouble for messing with the littlest panda's belongings.

While helping her parents make the tamales for Christmas dinner, Maria tries on—and loses—her mother's beautiful diamond ring.

This wise picture book offers a compassionate and humorous look at the challenges two sisters face in a new culture.

Iris belongs to a Puerto Rican community in New York City. When her family and friends decide to go to a state park, they discover the park doesn't allow dogs.

This gentle picture book presents a contemporary family whose continuation of a time-honored tradition becomes a meaningful expression of love.

Today is Tía Rosa's 90th birthday! Cecilia wants to give Tía Rosa a very special present, one that shows her how much she loves her.

Juno's grandmother writes in Korean, and Juno writes in drawings, but that doesn't mean they can't exchange letters.

Based on Hindu mythology, this is the story about how Ganesha's love of sweets led to a broken tusk and the writing of the epic poem the MAHABHARATA.

There's nothing Violet loves more than music, and she plays or sings every chance she gets. But where are the other kids like her?