Cali's Fun Bilingual Tales: 5-Minute Stories in Spanish and English

A fun-filled collection of 5-minute short stories in Spanish and English for kids! A bilingual book for young language learners.

Follow Cali the Capybara and other colorful characters as they navigate unexpected adventures, all while learning Spanish! Whether you’re looking to support your child’s bilingual education or are looking for bedtime stories to bond and read alongside them, Cali's Fun Bilingual Tales will make learning and practicing Spanish fun.

What’s more, since stories are presented in both languages, this storybook is great for Spanish speakers who want to practice their English, too!

This bilingual story collection features:

• 15 entertaining stories centered around important vocabulary themes like school, home, work, travel, and more!
• Side-by-side Spanish and English text so children can read the stories in only one language or in both, and even test themselves by covering up one side of the page.
• Keywords at the beginning of every story alongside their English translation and phonetic pronunciation, so kids can practice before they begin.
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations for every story that bring the friendly animal characters to life.
• Perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime! These easy-to-read short stories help kids practice Spanish (or English!) for just five minutes every day.

“Cali's Fun Bilingual Tales is the perfect book for every bilingual mom, teacher, or caretaker. In these short, engaging stories in both Spanish and English, Jorja not only captures children's favorite activities but also includes important characters like teachers, friends, and grandparents. As a bilingual mom and educator, I can undoubtedly say Cali's Fun Bilingual Tales will become a favorite both at home and at school!”

—Mrs. Cabello, Spanish educator and bilingual mom
 
“If you think capybaras are fun, Cali's adventures are on a whole new level! These heartwarming stories put a smile on our faces, and I bet they'll make you and your child grin from ear to ear, too.”

—Andrés and Christina of 123 Andrés, award-winning children’s music duo
 
“How fun! Following Cali through all his exciting aventuras is the perfect way to enjoy quality bilingual reading time together! We love how these short stories promote and celebrate language learning and deliver another fantastic bilingual resource for families!”

—Allison Jones and Conchita Pohwala, founders of Hola Amigo BoxJorja Colley, with a strong-willed heart for education and passion for being bilingual, has set her mind to do whatever is in her hands to help the bilingual community. She created Jorja’s Dual Language Classroom to share bilingual learning material with educators, fueled by the dream that all children may one day have access to quality bilingual programs and resources. Jorja lives in the city of El Paso with her husband and daughter, enjoying the richness of a bilingual environment, nurtured by a bicultural life.

Vicky Lommatzsch is a Belgian children’s illustrator. At the age of five, she watched her older brother draw Jolly Jumper. Fascinated by seeing a character come to life on paper, she realized there was a magical world other than the one we live in, one where anything is possible. She has been drawing and playing in that parallel universe ever since.