Besos for Baby

Summary of Book

Everyone has kisses for Baby, from Mami and Papi to perro and gato! You won’t be able to resist showering your little one with kisses whilst reading Besos for Baby. Simple bilingual text and beautiful bold illustrations make for a delightful read. So far our favourite on this list of hispanic multicultural children’s books!

This is a moving story--one that resonates with millions of immigrants who make up the fabric of our country--about one girl living in two worlds, a girl whose DACA application was eventually approved and who is now living her American dream.

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that has provided relief to thousands of undocumented children, referred to as “Dreamers,” who came to the United States as children and call this country home.

Author Biography

Jen Arena is a former editorial director at Random House Books for Young Readers. She now writes books for children full time, including 100 Snowmen, a wintry counting story, and Besos for Baby, a bilingual board book of kisses. Her books have been translated into French, Korean, Arabic, and of course, Spanish.

Illustrator Biography

Blanca Gomez is an illustrator living in Madrid, Spain. She started illustrating when she was very young and now she makes illustrations for clients all around the world. She has a clean and simple colourful style and is more than happy to discuss her work and creative process.Blanca Gomez is an illustrator living in Madrid, Spain. She started illustrating when she was very young and now she makes illustrations for clients all around the world. She has a clean and simple colourful style and is more than happy to discuss her work and creative process.