Cirilo Explores Colombia: A Bilingual Book That Celebrates Latin Culture for Kids

Cirilo Explores Colombia! Discover the new El Recreo Spanish children's book that celebrates Latin culture

We at El Recreo Spanish are thrilled to announce the launch of our new bilingual children's book: Cirilo Explores Colombia, available starting August 25. This new adventure follows our beloved character Cirilo, a Colombian boy living in London, on an unforgettable journey through his home country: Colombia.

What is Cirilo Explores Colombia about?

This Spanish book for kids is a story full of colours, music, animals, and traditions that showcases the best of Colombian culture. Through vibrant illustrations and beginner-friendly Spanish text, young readers will learn about:

• Typical dishes like arepas and ajiaco

• Rhythms like cumbia and currulao

• Native animals like ballena jorobada and chigüiros

• Celebrations and traditions like the Flower Festival and Barranquilla Carnival

Perfect for bilingual families and educators

Cirilo Explores Colombia was specially created for children ages 2 to 10 who are learning Spanish as a second language. It's ideal for:

• Parents who want to keep Spanish alive at home

• Bilingual children reconnecting with their Latin roots

• Teachers looking for cultural Spanish resources

• Schools and nurseries promoting cultural diversity

Why include cultural books in bilingual parenting?

Teaching Spanish to children goes beyond vocabulary and grammar. Books like Cirilo Explores Colombia connect language with identity, strengthening emotional ties to the language and encouraging pride in cultural diversity.

This book is part of the "Cirilo Explores" collection and will be available starting August 25 through our online shop and franchise educators. Don’t miss out on this wonderful tool to support bilingual education at home or in the classroom! Cirilo Explores Colombia is avaialble both in Spanish only, and the bilingual version: Spanish - English. 

As part of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, El Recreo Spanish will be visiting a limited number of schools, nurseries and libraries to read our storybook and promote Spanish language and culture. Call us now to book. Tel 07590385725 or email [email protected]

Listen to Cirilo Explores Colombia Spanish Song for kids, Cirilo Explora Colombia