✦ Bilingual · English & Spanish · Ages 3–8

Real stories.
Both languages.
Every sentence.

Bilingual picture books where every sentence in English is followed by the same sentence in Spanish, so children grow up reading, speaking, and loving both together with their family.

★ Finalist & Honorable Mention · International Latino Book Awards
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Award-winning
bilingual author
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Real Spanish,
sentence-by-sentence
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Written by a
real grandma in Texas
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Loved at bedtime
& in classrooms
The difference

Every sentence in English. Then the same sentence in Spanish.

Most "bilingual" books put one language on one page and the other on the next. Here, every single sentence appears in English and Spanish together — so children don't just see two languages, they hear how each sentence lives in both.

A Spanish-speaking abuela, an English-speaking parent, and a child learning both can all read along to the same line. You don't have to be fluent. You just have to open it.

From Eva Becomes a Marine · the per-sentence pattern
"One very special day… our granddaughter Eva joined the Marines."
—Un día muy especial… nuestra nieta Eva se enlistó a los Marines.
"There were hugs, smiles, and even a few tears."
—Hubo abrazos, sonrisas e incluso algunas lágrimas.
"'Eva, we are so proud of you!' everyone shouted."
—¡Eva, estamos muy orgullosos de ti! —dijeron todos.

The Family Connection Collection

Three bilingual stories. More moments, less per book.

Single Story

Start with one. Perfect for a first read.

  • ✓ Any 1 hardcover title
  • ✓ English & Spanish, every sentence
  • ✓ Signed on request
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Family Connection Collection

All three Grandma Cookie classics, in one keepsake set.

  • ✓ All 3 bilingual hardcovers
  • ✓ Free US shipping over $35
  • ✓ Ready to gift
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Family Fishing Set

Going Fishing book + matching cap + family tee — everything for the trip everyone tells stories about.

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Meet the author

Hi, I'm Grandma Cookie

I'm Maria "Cookie" Carrales, a grandmother and bilingual children's author from Mission, Texas. My books come from real moments with my own grandchildren — Isaiah, Eva, and the whole family.
I write so children feel loved, build confidence in both languages, and grow up proud of their family and their heritage.
🏅 Finalist & Honorable Mention · ILBA 🎤 Speaker · Region 20 🏫 Author visits

— Grandma Cookie 🍪