Dora the Explorer Books

Boardbooks

Beinstein, Phoebe. A contar con Dora!= Count with Dora! Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Jr., 2007.  Juvenile Boardbook

Help Dora count fruit for her picnic basket!

---. Dora Explores Colors=Dora Explora los Colores.  Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños, 2007.  Juvenile Boardbook Dora and her pet monkey Boots call the readers' attention to the colors in the surrounding environment, whether it's the color of the houses or of things in nature.

---. Dora Goes for a Ride. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004. Juvenile Boardbook
Dora and Boots want to visit Diego at his animal rescue center, but how are they going to get there?  Little readers are invited to come along as Dora and Boots find a variety of ways to make the trip.

---. Dora's Bedtime Adventures.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.  Juvenile Boardbook   

Seven stories feature Dora and her adventures.

---.  Dora's Book of Words=Libro de palabras de Dora.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.  Juvenile Boardbook Dora and Boots venture to the beach, the farm, and even the circus in this pull-tab board book for both English- and Spanish-speaking readers.

---. Dora’s Opposites in English and Spanish=Opuestos de Dora: en inglés y en español. Juvenile Boardbook
Readers can learn about opposites along with Boots, Tico, The Big Red Chicken, Baby Blue Bird, and the rest of Dora's fabulous friends in this English/Spanish storybook.

---. Los Deseos de Dora=Dora's Bedtime Wishes.  Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Jr., 2008.  Juvenile Boardbook

Every night before Dora goes to bed she makes a wish on Little Star.  You too can tell Little Star your wish!  She will light up for a short time and then automatically shut off.

---. Meet Dora!  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.  Juvenile Boardbooks

Get to know everyone's favorite explorer.

---. Qué voy a ser?=What Will I Be? Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Jr., 2007. Juvenile Boardbook

Dora the Explorer imagines all of the possible jobs she could do when she grows up.

---. Un Día en la Playa=A Day at the Beach.  Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Jr., 2007. Juvenile Boardbook

Come play at the beach with Dora and Boots!

---.  What Will I Be? Dora's Book About Jobs.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004.  Juvenile Boardbook

Come and explore some jobs with Dora and Boots!

Echeverria, Jessica.  Dora and the Rainy Day.  Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2009.  Juvenile Boardbook

A rainy day won't stop Boots and Dora from having fun.

Fry, Sonali. Dora’s Spooky Halloween. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2006. Juvenile Boardbook
When she sees what her friends are wearing for Halloween, Dora gets some ideas and ends up with the perfect spooky costume.

Gifford, Chris.  Valentines for Everyone.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.  Juvenile Boardbook

Dora and Boots take a trip to Cupcake Mountain to deliver a Valentine's Day surprise for Dora's grandmother.  Along the way, they see all of their friends exchanging Valentine treats.

Goldman, Leslie.  Dora's Three Little Fairytales.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005.  Juvenile Boardbook Dora invites young readers into the magical world of fairytales.

Kilpatrick, Irene.  The Snow Fairies' Skating Party.  Simon Spotight/Nick Jr., 2008.  Juvenile Boardbooks

Dora and Boots catch a ride with Pegasus over the snowy forest to a magical skating party.

Ricci, Christine.  Dora's Favorite Adventures!  Simon & Schuster, 2007.  Juvenile Boardbook

From deep sea to outer space, Dora and Boots have explored many places.  Along the way, they have seen dragons, unicorns, comets and waterfalls.  She has made a little bilingual vocabulary book with words in English and Spanish which is inserted in this illustrated book for children.

Silverhardt, Lauryn. A Day at the Beach.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr.  Juvenile Boardbook

Young explorers can join Dora and Boots for lots of fun in the sun as they build sand castles, collect seashells, swim in the ocean and much more.

---.  A Surprise Party.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.  Juvenile Boardbook.  Young fans can share in the birthday festivities with Dora and friends as they throw a surprise party.

Solinger, Emily.  Dora's School Day.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005.  Juvenile Boardbook

Dora has everything she needs for the first day of school in her backpack.  And just like a rel backpack, this board book has a flap with a Velcro closure.

Wax, Wendy.  Dora's Camping Trip.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2007.  Juvenile Boardbooks

Follow Dora and Boots as they go on a camping adventure in the Friendly Forest.

---. Dora's Summer Parade.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2008.  Juvenile Boardbook

To get their float ready for the parade, Dora and her friend look for lemons to make lemonade.

Willson, Sarah.  A Super Silly Fiesta.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004.  Juvenile Boardbook

Little readers will giggle as they help Dora and Boots make funny faces, get Grumpy Old Troll to laugh, find the Big Red Chicken's missing cake, as well as other silly activities.

---. Dora's Thanksgiving.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.  E WIL

Dora describes all things for which she is most thankful.

Picture Books

Dora and Diego's Adventures! Nick Jr., 2007.  E DOR

This collection of three exciting stories:  Dora and Diego travel through a rain forest to save Baby Jaguar from a dangerous waterfall, and retrieve their costumes from the Pirate Piggies.  Dora travels over the Emerald Canyon to show her mami an ancient treasure that was buried in the back yard.

Dora's Big Book of Stories.  Simon Spotlight, 2005.  E DOR

Seven stories feature Dora and her adventures.

Beinstein, Phoebe. Dora and the Stuck Truck.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2008.  E BEI

Ice-Cream Truck is stuck, and it's up to Dora and Boots to save him.  They call on Ten-Wheeler, Giant Crane, and Bulldozer to help out too.

---.  Say Ahhh!: Dora Goes to the Doctor.  Simon Spotlight, 2008.  E BEI

It's time for a checkup!  What happens when you go to the doctor?  Find out what happens to Dora when she visits the doctor's office.

Burroughs, Caleb.  When I Grow Up.  Publications International, 2006.  E LOO

A look and find for toddlers.  Includes simple search and match activities and parents' guide for interactive learning ideas.

Driscoll, Laura. Dance to the Rescue. Simon Spotlight, 2005. E DRI
On no! A mean elf has trapped Swiper in a bottle! To save him, Dora has to dance her way to the Castle, where she can win a wish to set Swiper free. Will Dora be able to dance to Swiper's rescue?

Inches, Allison. Big Sister Dora! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr. 2005. E INC
Dora gets ready to become a big sister.

---. The Birthday Dance Party: Daisy’s Fiesta de quinceñera. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr. 2006. Dora's cousin Daisy is having her 15th birthday party--her "fiesta de quinceñera." But the party can't begin without Dora and the crown and shoes she's supposed to bring for Daisy.

---. Dora Climbs Star Mountain.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2007.  E INC

Dora loves her new necklace from "Abuela."  Then Swiper swipes it and flings it to the top of Star Mountain!  Join Dora and Boots as they run up the star steps, climb the Diamond, and make it past the green goo to try to get the necklace back.

---.  Dora Loves Boots.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004. 

It's Valentine's Day!  Dora and Boots can't wait to spend it together.  They pick a favorite meeting place.  Will they find each other on this special day?

---. SuperBabies. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr. 2006.
After their food is stolen, Dora, Boots, and her baby brother and sister try to get it back.

Koeppel, Ruth.  Exploring with Dora:  Storybook & DVD.  Reader's Digest Children's Books, 2007.  E KOE

Let's go!  Explorers will love this innovative book and DVD set starring Dora, Boots, and all their friends.  The book features four stories based on favorite Dora episodes, while  the DVD offers kids the chance to watch a favorite episode, and play an interactive game.

Larsen, Kirsten.  It's Sharing Day!  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2007. E LAR

Join Dora and Boots on their way to Abuela's house for a special Sharing Day lunch.  First they have to pick up the ingredients for their special dessert.  Along the way, they learn how important and rewarding it is to share.

Nimm, Suzanne D. Dora's World Adventure!  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2006.  E NIM

It's Friendship Day, but all of the friendship bracelets are missing.  Swiper has swiped them!  The bracelets won't glow unless everyone around the world has them!  Join Dora and Swiper as they travel to France, Tanzania, Russia, and China to save Friendship Day!

Reisner, Molly.  Dora's First Trip.  Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, 2009.  E REI  Learn how Dora met Boots in this adaptation of a favorite episode, featuring rebus icons!

Ricci, Christine. Dora’s Big Book of Stories. Simon Spotlight, 2005. E DOR
Seven stories feature Dora and her adventures.

---. Dora's Book of Manners. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr. 2004.  E RIC

The Grumpy Old Troll was mean to his friend Mouse-- and now he needs help from Dora and Boots in order for Mouse to forgive him.  Join Dora and Boots as they help the Troll and learn about manners along the way!

---. Dora’s Costume Party. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005. E RIC
While everyone is getting ready for Dora’s costume party, her monkey, Boots, can’t decide what he wants to be.

---. Dora’s Fairy-tale Adventure. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004. E RIC
Dora and Boots are playing in Fairy-Tale Land! But when a mean witch casts a spell on Boots, he falls into a deep, deep sleep. The only way to break the spell is for Sleeping Boots to get a hug from a true princess. Can Dora become a princess and save Boots?

---.  Dora's River Race.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2006.  E RIC

Dora and her friends have entered the River Raft Race, but to win they need to get past Crocodile Rock, the Nibbly Fish, and even Swiper.

---. Follow Those Feet!  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.  E RIC

Dora and Boots have found some strange footprints in the sandbox and need your help to discover who or what made them.

---. Show Me Your Smile!: A Visit to the Dentist. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005.
Dora visits the dentist for a checkup. During her visit she explores the dentist's office, gets her teeth flossed and cleaned, and even has a cavity filled.

Roper, Robert.  Dora's Storytime Collection.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.  E DOR

Dora and her best friend Boots have a lot of adventures in the seven stories in this book.

---. Scavenger Hunt.  Publications International, 2005.  E SCA

Dora and Boots are on a scavenger hunt!  Join them as they cross the Mucky Mud, visit Tico's Workshop and swing through Isa's Flowery Garden.

Silverhardt, Lauryn.  Dora's Snowy Forest Adventure.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2008.  E SIL

The Snow Princess needs Dora's help before the Snowy Forest melts away forever! 

Thorpe, Kiki. Dora’s Chilly Day. Simon Spotlight, 2004. E THO
Brr! It's a chilly day! Dora and Boots are going to get some chocolate for Abuela's chilly day surprise. On their adventure they see what their friends like to do on a chilly day. And when they come back it's time for Abuela's surprise!

Valdes, Leslie. At the Carnival. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005.
Dora and Boots go to a carnival where they play games in order to win the grand prize.

---. Dora Goes to School. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004. E VAL
Dora and Boots see their teacher riding her bike on the way to school. But the bike gets a flat tire, and the teacher needs to get to school before her students! Will Dora and Boots save the school day? Find out in this exciting interactive adventure.

---. Dora's Christmas Parade.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005.  E VAL

It's Christmastime, and Dora and Boots are excited to celebrate with their families.  Unfortunately, Dora's grandma is unable to come because she is not feeling well, so Dora and Boots decide to start a musical parade to Abuela's house, picking up Benny, Isa snd Tico along the way.

---. Dora’s Pirate Adventure. Simon Spotlight, 2005. E VAL
Dora and her friends are going to put on a pirate play. But the Pirate Piggies have stolen their costume chest, thinking it is filled with actual treasure. Includes 13 Spanish words.

---.Meet Diego.  Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2007.  E VAL

Join Dora and her cousin Diego at the Animal Recue Center,w here they embark on an expedition to save Baby Jaguar from plunging over a waterfall.

Willson, Sarah. Dora’s Backpack. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2002. E WIL
Not only does Dora's backpack carry everything Dora needs, but it speaks Spanish and English just like Dora does!

---.  Dora's Easter Basket.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003. E WIL

Dora and Boots are on an Easter egg hunt for no ordinary Easter eggs -- these have a special prize inside.  Young readers can help Dora find all 12 eggs and fill her Easter baasket with lots of fun prizes.

---. Dora's Thanksgiving.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.  E WIL

Dora describes all the things for which she is most thankful.

---. Little Star. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2002.
Dora and Boots the monkey spy the first star of the evening and begin to make their wishes. But suddenly a comet knocks Little Star out of the sky! Can Dora help her get back up?

Beginning Readers

Driscoll, Laura, Dora Helps Diego! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2007.  E DRI

Dora and Diego look for Baby Jaguar.

---. Eggs for Everyone! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005. E DRI
Dora and her friend Boots decorate eggs for their families and friends.

Inches, Allison. I Love My Papi! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004. E INC
Dora and her Papi play baseball, go to the beach, read books, and do lots of other fun things together.

---. Just like Dora. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005. E INC
Dora leads her friends on an expedition that ends at an ice cream party.

Larsen, Kirsten.  Dora and the Baby Crab.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2008.  E LAR

Read along as Dora and Boots help Baby Crab bring a shell necklace to his mother.

---.  Dora's Perfect Pumpkin.  Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2007.  E LAR

Dora and Boots look for the perfect pumpkin so that Grandmother can make a pumpkin pie.

Lee, Quinlan.   Let's Explore!  Scholastic, Inc., 2006.  E LEE

Explore phonics with Dora, Boots and their Friends!  This bind-up included six phonics stories featuring six different sounds.

---. On the Go!  Scholastic Inc., 2006.   E LEE

Get on the go with Dora, Boots and their friends.  This bind-up includes six phonics stories featuring six different sounds.

Ricci, Christine. Dora and the Rainbow Kite Festival. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2008.  E RIC

A little kite is stuck in a tree.  It's up to Dora to help her get free and make it to the rainbow kite festival.  But how can they find their way to the festival?  Ask Map!

---. Dora in the Deep Sea. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.
Dora and Boots want to help Pirate Pig find the treasure chest that he's lost at the bottom of the sea. Can they do it? This Ready-to-Read book features rebus icons and a simple story to help young readers learn to read.

---. Dora’s Picnic. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.
Dora and her animal friends all contribute something to bring to a picnic at Play Park.

---. Dora’s Starry Christmas. Simon & Schuster Libros para niños/Nick Jr., 2005.
When a very special surprise visitor arrives at Dora's house on Christmas Eve, he needs help, and fast! Join Dora and friends on their magical Christmas adventure.

---. The Halloween Cat. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004.
Dora and Boots help a small black cat find its way home to the Candy Castle on Halloween.

---.Puppy Takes a Bath. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2006.

Dora wants to give her puppy a bath, but first she has to find them.

---. Say “Cheese!” Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004.
Boots is sick. But Dora knows just how to cheer him up! Join Dora in this picture-perfect adventure.

Paperback Series
(J D SERIES)

Bergen, Lara. Dora’s Sleepover. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr. 2006.
Dora and Boots prepare for a sleepover.

Driscoll, Laura.  Dora helps Diego! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2007.  J D Series

Dora and Diego Look for Baby Jaguar.

Inches, Allison. I Love My Papi! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004.
Dora and her Papi play baseball, go to the beach, read books, and do lots of other fun things together.

---. Just like Dora. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2005.
Dora leads her friends on an expedition that ends at an ice cream party.

Katschke, Judy. I Love my Mami! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2006.
Readers can come along as Dora spends a fun-filled day with her mother in this early reader.

Nimm, Suzanne D. Around the World! Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2006.
Dora must return all the friendship bracelets that Swiper swiped to all the friends around the world.

Ricci, Christine. Dora in the Deep Sea. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.
Dora and Boots want to help Pirate Pig find the treasure chest that he's lost at the bottom of the sea. Can they do it? This Ready-to-Read book features rebus icons and a simple story to help young readers learn to read.

---. Dora’s Picnic. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003.
Dora and her animal friends all contribute something to bring to a picnic at Play Park.

---. The Halloween Cat. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004.
Dora and Boots help a small black cat find its way home to the Candy Castle on Halloween.

---. Puppy Takes a Bath. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2006.
Dora is going to give her puppy a bath, but first she needs to find him. This story has simple sentences and repetitive text that will help beginning readers recognize familiar words.

---. Say “Cheese!” Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2004.
Boots is sick. But Dora knows just how to cheer him up! Join Dora in this picture-perfect adventure!

Spanish

Albee, Sarah. La canasta pascual de Dora. Simon & Schuster Libros Para Ninõs/Nick Jr., 2005.  SPA E ALB
!Es Pascua Florida! Dora y Boots van en busca de huevos. Pero los huevos que buscan no son huevos comunes y corrientes -- !Dentro de cada huevo hay un premio especial! Ayuda a Dora a encontrar los doce huevos y a llenar su canasta pascual con muchos premios.

---. Estrellita. Simon & Schuster. Libros para Niños/Nick Jr., 2003.  SPA E ALB

Dora and Boots wish on the first star of night, but suddenly a comet knocks Little Star out of the sky and she falls to the ground. Can Dora and Boots help Little Star get home?

---. La mochila de Dora. Simon & Schuster Libros para Niños/Nick Jr., 2003.
Backpack speaks English and Spanish just like Dora does and races to help Dora get to the library before it closes to return her library books.

Beinstein, Phoebe. Di "Aaaa!"  Dora va al Médico.  Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Jr., 2008.  SPA E BEI

Basado en la serie de televisión Dora la exploradora que se presenta en Nick Jr.

---.  Dora. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003. SPA E BEI
Dora speaks Spanish. Boots loves to play in his tree house. And together, these two love to go on adventures. Young fans can learn all about Dora and Boots--heir hobbies, their friends, and much more--in this oversized board book.

---.  Dora y la Princesa de la Nieve.  Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Junior, 2008.  SPA E BEI

Dora y Boots saltan a un cuento de hadas para salvar a la Princesa de la Nieve!  Tienen que impedir que el Bosque Nevado también se derrita.

---. Dora’s Book of Words=Libro de palabras de Dora. Simon Spotlight/Nick Jr., 2003. SPA Juvenile Boardbooks
Dora and Boots venture to the beach, the farm, and even the circus in this pull-tab board book for both English- and Spanish-speaking readers.Inches, Allison. Dora quiere mucho a Boot. Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Jr., 2006. SPA E INC
On Valentine's Day, Dora expresses her love for Boots the monkey.

---. Los Deseos de Dora=Dora's Bedtime Wishes.  Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Junior, 2008.  SPA Juvenile Boardbooks

Every night before Dora goes to bed she makes a wish on Little Star.

---. Súper bebés. Simon & Schuster Libros para Niños/Nick Jr., 2006.
After their food is stolen, Dora, Boots, and her baby brother and sister try to get it back.

Driscoll, Laura.  Bailando al Rescate.  Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Junior, 2008.  SPA E DRI

Ay, no! Un elfo enredador ha atrapado a Swiper en una botella! Para salvarlo, dora tiene que bailar hasta llegar al castillo, donde puede hacer que se le conceda el deseo de liberar a Swiper.  Podrá Dora bailar para rescatar a Swiper?

Ricci, Christine. Aventura Mágica de Dora. Simon & Schuster Libros para niños/Nick Jr., 2006. SPA E RIC
When an evil witch casts a spell on Boots, he falls into a deep sleep. Can Dora turn herself into a princess and save him?

---. Los Buenos Modales de Dora. Simon & Schuster Libros para niños/Nick Jr., 2005. Dora and Boots show the Grumpy Old Troll how to have manners and be nice to his friends.

---. Dora’s Starry Christmas. Simon & Schuster Libros para niños/Nick Jr., 2005.
When a very special surprise visitor arrives at Dora's house on Christmas Eve, he needs help, and fast! Join Dora and friends on their magical Christmas adventure.

---. Navidad Estelar de Dora. Simon & Schuster Libros para niños/Nick Jr., 2005.
When a very special surprise visitor arrives at Dora's house on Christmas Eve, he needs help, and fast! Join Dora and friends on their magical Christmas adventure.

Teitelbaum, Michael.  Dora Salva a las Sirenas.  Simon & Schuster Libros Para Ninos/Nick Jr.  SPA E TEI

Un puplo malvado ha desparramado basura por todo el reino de las sirenas!  La  única manera de salvar a las sirenas es entontrar favorite la corona mágica! 

Thompson Bros. Cuentos de Dora y sus amigos.  Simon & Schuster Libros para Niños/Nick Jr., 2006.   SPA E THO

Dora and her monkey sidekick, Boots, encounter a problem that is compounded by the shenanigans of Swiper the Fox.

Valdes, Leslie. Dora va a la Escuela. Simon & Schuster Libros para niños/Nick Jr., 200. SPA E VAL
Dora and Boots see their teacher riding her bike on the way to school. But the bike gets a flat tire, and the teacher needs to get to school before her students! Will Dora and Boots save the school day?

---. ¡Presentamos a Diego! Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños/Nick Jr., 2005
Readers are introduced to Dora's cousin Diego, who reveals his unique ability to speak to animals in this Spanish-language paperback.