The Great Tamale Treasure Hunt! / ¡La Gran Búsqueda de los Tamales!
Written by Naibe Reynoso
Illustrated by Claudia Navarro
Published by Con Todo Press
The Great Tamale Treasure Hunt is an imaginative bilingual children’s book that celebrates Latino culture, family traditions, and the delicious joy of tamales! When Abuela’s stove breaks down just before the holidays, her three adventurous grandchildren set off on a fantastical treasure hunt to track down the tastiest tamales in the land. Along the way, they explore magical lands filled with salsa rivers, chipotle ants, and tamale—filled lagoons—learning about teamwork, problem—solving, and the importance of family and cultural heritage.
With vibrant illustrations, playful rhymes, and a festive storyline, this book is perfect for holiday read—alouds, classroom celebrations, or storytime at home. A delightful way to share Latinx holiday traditions, Spanish language learning, and the timeless bond of family—all wrapped in one flavorful adventure!
Primary ISBN: 9781958615331
Publication Date: March 2026
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Christmas, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Genre: Fantasy & Folklore, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish/English Bilingual, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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