The Market: El Mercado (Papá's Stories) (Spanish Edition) [Spanish]

By David Guerrero

A tender bilingual story about seeing the heart in everyone.

One Saturday at the market, a little boy sees someone who makes him want to turn away. His father's gentle response changes the way his son sees the world; and the people in it.

The Market / El Mercado is a warm, bilingual picture book that teaches young children one of the most important lessons of all: everyone has a heart, and every heart deserves to be seen.

Written in both English and Spanish on every page, this book is perfect for bilingual families, English-speaking families introducing Spanish, and Spanish-speaking families sharing their language with the next generation.

What's inside: A gentle, honest story about empathy, dignity, and kindness toward those who are different from usBeautiful full-color illustrations set in a warm Caribbean marketSide-by-side English and Spanish text on every pageA quiet, powerful message about seeing the humanity in every personPerfect for shared reading with children ages 3 to 5About the Pap 's Stories series:

Pap 's Stories are bilingual children's books that celebrate fatherhood, family, and the quiet magic of everyday moments. Each book is written for parents and children to share together, building language, connection, and warmth along the way.

Un s bado en el mercado, un ni ito ve a alguien que lo hace querer voltearse. La respuesta tierna de su Pap cambia la forma en que l ve al mundo; y a las personas en l. Un cuento biling e sobre bondad, empat a y dignidad, perfecto para leer juntos.

Ages 3 to 5 Edades 3 a 5

Learn more at papasstories.net

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: B0GXNVV6XQ
• ISBN13: 9798257779596
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"