Abre un libro
This Spanish song for storytime is designed to help you start the reading time in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way. “Abre un libro” (Open a Book) introduces simple Spanish phrases through music, making it perfect for beginning a storytime session in the classroom, at home, or in the library. Whether you are a teacher, parent, or caregiver, this song helps create a smooth transition into reading while supporting early Spanish learning and building a love for books. Learn how to play it in the Ukulele or incorporating ASL while singing it.
Lyrics and music written by Ana Maria Calabrese
All arrangements and music production by Moises Herrera © 2026 Ana Maria Calabrese
Song Lyrics
ABRE UN LIBRO / OPEN A BOOK
Abre un libro, vamos a leer
Open a book, we’re going to read
Abre un libro, vamos a aprender
Open a book, we’re going to learn
Abre un libro, para soñar
Open a book, to dream
Y todo imaginar
And let our imaginations soar
Learn how to play this song in the Ukulele with Angela from UkeleCanta
Leanr how to incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) while singing this song with Ridley from Educando a Los Bajitos
Reading and bilingual parenting:
Storytime online options
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Spanish story time show by the Arlington Public Library (Older show but good enough for an online story time option)
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Animated books narrated in Spanish: Scholastic Story Books Treasures
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Bilingual Story time resources


