Maria Had a Little Llama

Maria Had a Little Llama is a strong choice for readers looking for Latinx picture books shaped by language, school. Angela Dominguez builds the story around this playful bilingual riff on a nursery rhyme follows Maria and her llama through a lively school day. For families, educators, and librarians building lists of DEI picture books, BIPOC picture books, and strong read-alouds, this title brings real value for conversations about language, school. Especially strong before school transitions or classroom conversations about belonging and confidence. Best for ages 3 to 7, with enough depth for conversation after the last page. Explore more spanish read-alouds, or pair it with The Pinata That the Farm Maiden Hung for a related read-aloud.