Books by René Colato Laínez

Known for the René and My Friend / Mi Amigo series, René Colato Laínez writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–8, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of bilingual, cultural identity, loneliness & belonging.

Series

René

1 book · Ages 4–8

My Friend / Mi Amigo

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Señor Pancho Had a Rancho

René Colato Laínez

For children discovering that one animal can make different sounds in different languages. This musical farm adventure b

Ages 4–8

Mamá and the Alien/Mamá la extraterrestre

René Colato Laínez

For the child curious about their family's roots or confused by complex words, this story gently clears up a misundersta

Ages 4–8

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

4 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

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