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Pepe and the Piñata

Pepe Series

By Tracey Kyle, Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega

$18.99 US / $25.99 CAN

Join Pepe as he celebrates his Mexican-American heritage by participating in a celebration of Hispanic Christmas traditions. Children will delight in seeing many Hispanic cultures proudly honored in this joyous picture book.

Pepe is excited to celebrate Christmas with his friends and family. In the town square, families are encouraged to decorate and share foods, traditions, and gifts for the holidays. With new food to taste, music to dance to, and a very special piñata to crack open, Pepe couldn’t be more excited to celebrate and share his Hispanic heritage. A day filled with joy and pride, this book joins Pepe and the Parade as a jubilant celebration of culture and identity.

Illustrated by Pura Belpré Honoree, Mirelle Ortega, and with Spanish words effortlessly included throughout, this gorgeous story is a great introduction to the Spanish language. A glossary of Spanish words, complete with English translations, and an educational author’s note provide useful tools for further learning and discussion.

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Book Details

ISBN9781499817997
Page Count32
FormatHardcover
SubformatPicture Book
Trim size11 x 8.5
Age range3 to 6
Publication date10/28/25
Publication seasonFall 2025

Author/Illustrator Bio

  • Tracey Kyle is a children's book author and an eighth-grade Spanish teacher. She studied in Madrid, which inspired her to write her first picture book, Gazpacho for Nacho. Tracey is also the author of the stunning picture book, A Paintbrush for Paco. When she's not writing lesson plans or working on a new story, she loves to read, cook, and practice yoga. She lives in Virginia with her husband and their two cats. Learn more about Tracey at traceykyle.com
  • Mirelle Ortega is a Mexican author/illustrator for kidlit and animation based in Los Angeles, California. She’s best known for winning the Animation! Prize at Ideatoon in 2019 with her pitch for THE HUMAN ADVENTURES OF BAY AND DOT. She was also a finalist to the Pitch Me The Future competition hosted by Cartoon Network LATAM in 2018. Mirelle has worked for early visual development for TV animation projects for companies like Nick Jr., Imagine Kids & Family, Cubcoats and independent clients like screenwriter Gary Whitta, as well as a Background Lead for a 2D animated short for the Pixar’s Co-Op Film Program.

Product Description

Join Pepe as he celebrates his Mexican-American heritage by participating in a celebration of Hispanic Christmas traditions. Children will delight in seeing many Hispanic cultures proudly honored in this joyous picture book.

Pepe is excited to celebrate Christmas with his friends and family. In the town square, families are encouraged to decorate and share foods, traditions, and gifts for the holidays. With new food to taste, music to dance to, and a very special piñata to crack open, Pepe couldn’t be more excited to celebrate and share his Hispanic heritage. A day filled with joy and pride, this book joins Pepe and the Parade as a jubilant celebration of culture and identity.

Illustrated by Pura Belpré Honoree, Mirelle Ortega, and with Spanish words effortlessly included throughout, this gorgeous story is a great introduction to the Spanish language. A glossary of Spanish words, complete with English translations, and an educational author’s note provide useful tools for further learning and discussion.