153 new children’s books in Portuguese and Spanish for the Finnish Helmet libraries in 2026

The Program for Enriching the Collection of Spanish & Portuguese Children’s Literature in Finland’s Public Libraries is celebrating its 2026 edition! Thanks to the participation of various institutions and Embassies, 153 new children’s titles will be added to Helmet’s libraries and the Multilingual Library.

Since it began in 2016, we have delivered over 700 books with the help of Embassies, authors, book institutions, and publishers.

Through this program, we continue to promote reading and the learning of heritage languages within minority language communities in Finland.

Thank you to all the people and organisations involved in 2026 edition for providing books:  

Camara del Livro-Brasil, the Brazilian Embassy and Instituto Guimarães Rosa Helsinque. 

División de las Culturas, las Artes, el Patrimonio y Diplomacia Pública DIRAC-Chile and Chilean Embassy. 

Mexican Embassy in Finland and Estonia, AMEXCID and Fondo de Cultura Económica. 

Direção-Geral do Livro, dos Arquivos e das Bibliotecas DGLAB-Portugal and the Portuguese Embassy in Finland and Estonia. 

Dirección General del libro, del cómic y la lectura of the Spanish Ministry of Culture. 

Celebrating Ninho’s 10th Anniversary 

This year’s celebration carries special meaning for us: we chose Vantaa as the home of this edition to mark Ninho’s 10th anniversary — a joyful milestone that celebrates a decade of stories, families, and shared cultural paths. Holding the ceremony in Vantaa allows us not only to honour this important moment in our journey, but also to express our deep gratitude to the municipality for embracing us warmly throughout the years and for championing children’s culture and the wonderfully diverse childhoods that flourish in this international city.

94 new children’s books in Portuguese

48 new children’s books (from Brazilian):

Helmet libraries will have this 2026 a total of 48 new children’s books in Brazilian Portuguese, thanks to the institution Câmara Brasileira do Livro (CBL). In this bestowal, Instituto Guimarães Rosa Helsinque also contributed by transporting the books to Finland. Take a look at the list!

• “A cor da ternura” — Writer: Geni Guimarães · Publisher: Editora Quinteto.
• “Neguinha, sim!” — Writer: Renato Gama · Illustrator: Bárbara Quinrino · Publisher: Campanhia das Letrinhas.
• “Tão Longe… Tão Perto” — Writer: Silvana de Menezes · Publisher: Editora LÊ.
• “Terra de Cabinha: pequeno inventário da vida de meninos e meninas do sertão” — Writer: Gabriela de Romeu, photos Samuel Macedo · Illustrator: Sandra Jávera · Publisher: Periópolis.
• “O Pirata Medonho” — Writer: Vãnia Alsalek · Illustrator: Toco-Toco · Publisher: Gaivota.
• “Lá Longe” — Writer: Carolina Moreyra & Odilon Moraes · Publisher: Editora Pequena Zahar.
• “O que tem aí?” — Writer: Rosinha · Publisher: Jujuba.
• “Que bicho eu sou? Que som eu faço?” — Writer: Guto Nobre · Illustrator: Paula Delecave · Publisher: Editora Lacre.
• “Ops” — Writer: Marilda Castanha · Publisher: Jujuba.
• “Mágica Nina & Ludovico” — Writer: Aline Abreu · Publisher: Jujuba.
• “Caixinha de guardar o tempo” — Writer: Alessandra Roscoe · Illustrator: Alexandre Rampazo · Publisher: Gaivota.
• “Um Belo Lugar” — Writer: Alexandre Rampazo · Publisher: Editora VR.
• “Tem alguém em casa?” — Writer: Aline Abreu · Publisher: Jujuba.
• “Carta errante, avó atrapalhada, menina aniversariante” — Writer: Mirna Pinsky · Illustrator: Ionit Zilberman · Publisher: Editora FTD.
• “Ela tem olhos de céu” — Writer: Socorro Acioli & Mateus Rios · Publisher: Gaivota.
• “A casa do TATU” — Writer: Stela Barbieri & Fernando Vilela · Publisher: Ciranda na escola.
• “A jovem Margarida e as Proezas do Amor” — Writer: Arnaldo Júlio Barbosa · Publisher: BIP DH.
• “As cores de céu de inverno uma conversa sobre direitos, dias difíces e recomeços” — Writer: Marina Jonsson & Maryah Salgado · Illustrator: Bruno Palma e Silva · Publisher: Pulga.
• “Um lençol de infinitos fios” — Writer: Susana Ventura · Publisher: Gaivota.
• “A mocinha de Mercado Central” — Writer: Stella Maris Rezende · Illustrator: Laurent Cardon · Publisher: Editora Globo.
• “A menina que fez a América” — Writer: Ilka Brunhilde Laurito · Publisher: Quinteto.
• “Antes que o mar silencie” — Writer: Lucas de Matos · Publisher: Principis.
• “Cada remada uma história” — Writer: Hakiy, Tiago & Mundurku, Daniel & Wapichana, Cristiano & Wasiry, Roni & · Illustrator: Negro, Mauricio · Publisher: Editoria Melhoramentos.
• “A flor do mato” — Writer: Marcelo Pimentel · Publisher: Maralto.
• “O Dedão do pé do gigante” — Writer: Claudia Souza · Publisher: Editora do Brasil.
• “Dez Sacizinhos” — Writer: Tatiana Belinky · Publisher: Paulinas.
• “Sete Patinhos na Lagoa” — Writer: Caio Riter · Publisher: Biruta.
• “Feira Feroz” — Writer: Adriana Fernandez & Daniel Kondo · Publisher: VR.
• “A menina que parou Trãncito” — Writer: Fabrício Valério · Publisher: VR.
• “Três formigas amigas” — Writer: Marcelo Xavier · Publisher: LÊ.
• “Flicts” — Writer: Ziraldo Alves Pinto · Publisher: Editora Melhoramentos.
• “A raina LOUCA! LOUCA! LOUCA!” — Writer: Anabella Lopéz · Publisher: Alteria.
• “Sebastião” — Writer: Claudio Fragata & Janaína de Figueiredo · Publisher: Aletria editora.
• “Origem” — Writer: Anna Cunha · Publisher: Maralto.
• “Breve história de un pequeno amoe” — Writer: Marina Colasanti · Publisher: FTD.
• “Primeira Palavra” — Writer: Tino Freitas · Publisher: Abacatte.
• “A máquina do poeta” — Writer: Nelson Cruz · Publisher: SM.
• “Sagatrissuinorana” — Writer: João Luiz Guimarães & Nelson Cruz · Publisher: Ôzé.
• “África e Brasil Hisória e cultura” — Writer: Eduardo D’Amorin · Publisher: FTD.
• “Com qual Penteado eu vou?” — Writer: Kiusam de Olivera · Publisher: Editora Melhoramentos.
• “O livro do acaso” — Writer: Nelson Cruz · Publisher: Abacatte.
• “Os OLHOS do JAGUAR” — Writer: Yaguarê Yamã · Publisher: Jujuba.
• “O voo do ovo” — Writer: Raquel Matsushita · Publisher: Pera Book.
• “Cadê o Livro que Estava aqui?” — Writer: Telma Guimarães · Publisher: FTD.
• “Alice no pais das Maravilhas” — Writer: Lewis Carrol Traduc. Caetano Galindo · Illustrator: Giovanna Cianelli · Publisher: Antofágica.
• “Alice atraves do espelho” — Writer: Lewis Carrol Traduc. Caetano Galindo · Illustrator: Giovanna Cianelli · Publisher: Antofágica.

46 new children’s books (from Portugal):

This 2026, we have to thank Direção-Geral do Livro, dos Arquivos e das Bibliotecas (DGLAB) of Portugal, for adding 46 new children’s books in Portuguese language from Portugal. Don’t miss all the gemes you’ll find in this list!

“Abrigos” — Writer: Adélia Carvalho · Illustrator: Maria Remédio · Publisher: Tcharan.
“Hangares. Aviso à navegação” — Writer: Ana Bossa · Illustrator: Ana Bossa · Publisher: Edições Afontamento.
“Tu és livre ?” — Writer: Ana Pessoa · Illustrator: Mariana Malhão · Publisher: Edições Assembleia da República.
“O que é isto?” — Writer: Ana Pessoa · Illustrator: Yara Kono · Publisher: Planeta Tangerina.
“Muito serra a Serra da Estrela” — Writer: António Mota · Illustrator: Helder Teixeira Peleja · Publisher: ASA.
“Três amigos e um desejo” — Writer: Benedita de Albuquerque · Illustrator: João Bacelar · Publisher: Oficina do Livro.
“Cor-de-Margarida” — Writer: Capicua · Illustrator: Matilde Horta · Publisher: Nuvem de letras.
“O sesenho impacinete” — Writer: Carlos Alberto Silva · Illustrator: Irene Gomes · Publisher: Câmara Municipal de Leiria.
“Rafa e os Continentes” — Writer: Carmen Santana · Illustrator: Carla Anjos · Publisher: PraLer editora.
“Rafa e os Oceanos” — Writer: Carmen Santana · Illustrator: Carla Anjos · Publisher: PraLer editora.
“O velho mais velho do mundo” — Writer: César madureira · Illustrator: Catarina Correia Marques · Publisher: Máquina de voar.
“Não tenhas medo, Lobo Mau !” — Writer: Clara Cunha · Illustrator: Natalina Cóias · Publisher: Livros Horizonte.
“O mundo circular de Marina” — Writer: Cristina Guillermo · Illustrator: Diniz Conefrey · Publisher: Quarto de jade.
“Caderno da natureza do bicho do mato” — Writer: Diana de Oliveira · Illustrator: Diana de Oliveira · Publisher: Booksmile.
“Olha pelos teus olhos e pelos teus óculos” — Writer: Isabel Gonçalves; Luís Bastos · Illustrator: Carla Anjos · Publisher: PraLer editora.
“O azul do meu coração” — Writer: Isabel Rodrigues Bravo · Illustrator: Danuta Wojciechowska · Publisher: edição de autor.
“Um abraço ao nosso mundo” — Writer: Joana Lucas Coelho · Illustrator: Soraia Oliveira · Publisher: Lilliput.
“A cidade e a serra” — Writer: João Ferreira de Oliveira · Illustrator: Margarida Esteves · Publisher: Máquina de voar.
“Sophia, a menina do mar” — Writer: Jorge Lima · Illustrator: Cristina Falcão · Publisher: Nuvem de letras.
“João, pé de feijão e Milady do seu coração” — Writer: José Fanha · Illustrator: Mafalda Milhões · Publisher: Booksmile.
“Aquele Natal inteiro e limpo” — Writer: José Gardeazabal · Illustrator: Susana Matos · Publisher: Kalandraka.
“Francisco de Holanda com asas para o mundo” — Writer: José Jorge Letria · Illustrator: Jaime Ferraz · Publisher: apcc.
“O meu primeiro 25 de abril” — Writer: José Jorge Letria · Illustrator: Helder Teixeira Peleja · Publisher: Dom Quixote.
“Talassa. O mar afinal não é azul” — Writer: Judite Canha Fernandes · Illustrator: Yara Kono · Publisher: Imprensa Nacional.
“No meu bairro” — Writer: Lúcia Vicente · Illustrator: Tiago M. · Publisher: Nuvem de letras.
“O segredo da felicidade” — Writer: Luísa Ducla Soares · Illustrator: Cátia Vidinhas · Publisher: Livros Horizonte.
“A família do Sr. Lapão” — Writer: Manuel Mouta Faria · Publisher: FAPAS.
“Coração de pássaro” — Writer: Mar Benegas · Illustrator: Rachel Caiano · Publisher: Akiara books.
“Rafaela” — Writer: Margarida Fonseca Santos · Illustrator: Cátia Vidinhas · Publisher: Porto editora.
“A casa do futuro” — Writer: Margarida Louro · Illustrator: Camila Martilho · Publisher: Livros Horizonte.
“Quem foi ao ar” — Writer: Maria Leitão · Illustrator: Sérgio Condeço · Publisher: Livros Horizonte.
“Uma folha nas dobras do vento” — Writer: Milu Loureiro · Illustrator: Conceição Mendes · Publisher: SANA.
“O fantástico livro da música” — Writer: Nadine Brás · Illustrator: Sérgio Marques · Publisher: Booksmile.
“Como é que os nosso amigos…” — Writer: Nuno Artur Silva · Illustrator: João Fazenda · Publisher: Bertrand Editora.
“Hoje fiz um amigo” — Writer: Pedro Evangelho · Illustrator: Pedro Evangelho · Publisher: Araucaria.
“As galochas vermelhas” — Writer: Pedro Soromenho · Illustrator: Rachel Caiano · Publisher: Paleta de letras.
“Jean, John e João” — Writer: Ricardo Henriques · Illustrator: André Letria · Publisher: Pato lógico.
“Aqui há gato” — Writer: Rita Canas Mendes · Illustrator: Manuel Cruz · Publisher: Arte plural.
“A minha avó tem o mundo na cabeça” — Writer: Rita Gurreiro · Illustrator: Soraia Oliveira · Publisher: Máquina de voar.
“A migração das alforrecas” — Writer: Rui Cerqueira Coelho · Illustrator: Catarina Gomes · Publisher: Livros Horizonte.
“Roda-viva” — Writer: Sandro William Junqueira · Illustrator: Rachel Caiano · Publisher: Caminho.
“As contadoras de histórias” — Writer: Sofia Paulino · Illustrator: Sofia Paulino · Publisher: Simon’s book.
“O menino e as borboletas” — Writer: Susana Campos · Illustrator: Susana Campos · Publisher: .
“O paraíso são os outros” — Writer: Valter Hugo Mãe · Illustrator: Valter Hugo Mãe · Publisher: Porto editora.
“A minha mãe é a minha filha” — Writer: Valter Hugo Mãe · Illustrator: Eveline Oliveira · Publisher: Porto editora.
“Hambanine” — Writer: Virgínia Fialho Alves · Illustrator: Vergílio do Rosário · Publisher: SANA.

59 new children’s books in Spanish for Helmet libraries

9 children’s books in Spanish about philosophy

In 2026, thanks to the Catalan publisher Yekibud Editores, Spanish-speaking families in Finland will be able to borrow philosophy books in Spanish from Helmet libraries. Explore big ideas with your children through these titles:

“Shen Y La Tineda De Besos” — Writer: Mónica Gallifa · Illustrator: Ju Castelo.

“Tantes dites, Tantes rimes Divertinent poétic amb dites populars” — Writer: Fran nuño · Publisher: Edició.

“Filonimal / El Puercoespín de Schopenhauer” — Writer: Alice Briére-Haquet · Illustrator: Oliver Philipponneau.

“Filonimal / El Lagarto de Heidegger” — Writer: Alice Briére-Haquet · Illustrator: Sophie Vissiére.

“Filonimal / El Cuervo de Epicteto” — Writer: Alice Briére-Haquet · Illustrator: Csil.

“Filonimal / La Mariposa de Chuang Tzu” — Writer: Alice Briére-Haquet · Illustrator: Raphaële Enjary.

11 new children’s books in Spanish to discover Chilean authors

During our last visit to the last Bologna Children’s Book Fair, 3 of the main Chilean publisher houses wanted to join the Ninho Book Program! Big thanks to Ekaré sur, Ediciones Liebre and Claraboya Ediciones.

Don’t miss these titles that you can borrow from Helmet libraries, to discover some of the best current authors in children’s literature:

“El Chaquetón Azul” – Author: Inés Correa · Illustrator: Elisa Monsalve · Publisher: Ediciones Ekaré sur / Chile.

“Un Libro muy Mojado” – Author: Verónica Uribe · Illustrator: Ivan Larraguibel · Publisher: Ediciones Ekaré sur / Chile.

3 books by Beatriz Giménez de Ory:

• “¡PUF!” · Illustrator: Carles Ballesteros · Publisher: Liebre.
• “¡CRACK!” · Illustrator: Paloma Valdivia · Publisher: Liebre.
• “¡AJÁ!” · Illustrator: Paloma Valdivia · Publisher: Liebre.

“¡PIU!” – Author: María José Ferrada · Illustrator: Magdalena Peréz · Publisher: Liebre. Find other beautiful titles by María José Ferrada, that you can also find in Helmet.

“Rima Adivina” – Author: Rafael Rubio · Illustrator: Scarlet Narciso · Publisher: Ediciones Ekaré sur / Chile.

“Anoka La Niña Del Mar” – Author: María José Roselló Planells · Publisher: Claraboya ediciones / Santiago.

“Las niñas verdes” – Author: Luz Malamud · Illustrator: Nadia Romero Marchesini · Publisher: Claraboya ediciones / Santiago.

“La montaña” – Author: Andrea Antinori · Publisher: Liebre.

“Dice el Sol Dice la Luna” – Author: Mar Benegas · Illustrator: Blanco Pantoja · Publisher: Claraboya ediciones / Santiago. Did you know that Mar Benegas was the International Guest Artist at Kolibrí Festivaali 2025? Get to know her work and more interesting titles.

17 new children’s books in Spanish curated by Cámara Colombiana del Libro:

Don’t miss this fascinating list of children’s books in Spanish, with a selection curated by the Cámara Colombiana del Libro. You can find them in Helmet libraries thanks to the support of the Embassy of Colombia in Finland. Take a look!

1. “Adiós” — Writer: Candelario Obeso · Illustrator: Juan Camilo Mayorga · Publisher: Cata Plum Libros/ Colombia.
2. “Jazmín” — Writer: Ivar da Coll · Publisher: Babel.
3. “La niña más Veloz que el Viento” — Writer: Gabriela Cordero · Publisher: Rey Naranjo Editores.
4. “Tanta Sangre Vista” — Writer: Rafael Baena · Illustrator: Juan Gaviria · Publisher: Rey Naranjo Editores.
5. “Rio de Colores” — Writer: Amalia Satizábal · Publisher: Monigote.
6. “Arrullos para dormir ovejas” — Writer: Yolanda Reyes · Illustrator: Manu Montoya · Publisher: Cata Plum Libros/ Colombia.
7. “El Gigante de Piedra” — Writer: Pablo Torres Velandia · Illustrator: Pedro Álvarez Espinosa · Publisher: Corporación Alejandria.
8. “BORGES El Laberinto Infinito” — Writer: Nicolás Castell · Illustrator: Óscar Pantoja · Publisher: Rey Naranjo.
9. “Antonia va al río” — Writer: Dipacho · Publisher: Cata Plum Libros/ Colombia.
10. “¡Qué suerte tengo!” — Writer: Lawrence Schimel · Illustrator: Juan Camilo Mayorga · Publisher: Rey Naranjo.
11. “Un hombre llamado Gabito” — Writer: Naranjo · Illustrator: Bohórquez · Publisher: Rey Naranjo.
12. “Tumaco” — Writer: Óscar Pantoja · Illustrator: Jim Pluk · Publisher: Rey Naranjo.
13. “Los Chimichimitos” — Writer: Mariana Massarani · Publisher: Cata Plum Libros/ Colombia.
14. “Chocó, selva, lluvia, río y mar” — Writer: Velia Vidal · Illustrator: Geraldine Ramírez · Publisher: Kazo.
15. “Cómbita” — Writer: Óscar Pantoja · Illustrator: Jim Pluk · Publisher: Rey Naranjo.
16. “¡UGH! Un relato del pleistoceno” — Writer: Rafael Yockteng · Illustrator: Jairo Buitrago · Publisher: Babel.
17. “El libro que imaginas” — Writer: Carolina Sanín · Illustrator: Santiago Guevara · Publisher: Babel.

22 new children’s books given to Helmet by Mexican institutions:

Don’t miss this list of children’s titles with a selection curated by Camara del Libro de México, that you can find in Helmet system now. Thank you!

“Hay días” — Writer: Verónica Cardona López · Publisher: Leetra.
“Vueltas y Vueltas” — Writer: Ángeles Quinteros · Illustrator: Karina Letelier · Publisher: Leetra.
“La señora de los pájaros” — Writer: Yael Frankel · Publisher: Leetra.
“La señora de los pájaros” — Writer: Yael Frankel · Publisher: Leetra.
“Cosas de casa” — Writer: Jairo Buitrago · Illustrator: Rafael Yockteng · Publisher: El naranjo.
“El Mar ya Casi Termina Basada en la vida de Antonio Argü elles” — Writer: Antonio Ramos Revillas · Illustrator: Jimena Estíbaliz · Publisher: El naranjo.
“Niña Vampiro Quiere Conquistar la Noche” — Writer: Betina Gonzáles · Illustrator: Mariana Ruiz Johnson · Publisher: Leetra.
“Soñemos un sueño” — Writer: María Baranda · Illustrator: Amanda Mijangos · Publisher: El naranjo.
“Soy quien decido ser” — Writer: Maximiliano Rivadeneyra · Illustrator: Jimena Estíbaliz · Publisher: El naranjo.
“Coplitas en el Bolsillo” — Writer: Mercedes Calvo · Illustrator: Paloma Valdivia · Publisher: Ediciones Castillo.
“En formas de palabras” — Writer: Micaela Chirif · Illustrator: Fabiola Anchorena · Publisher: Ediciones Castillo.
“¡AY, DOMINGO!” — Writer: Gabriela Peyron · Illustrator: Luisa F. Arellano · Publisher: Ediciones Castillo.
“Luna Ranchera” — Writer: Rodrigo Morlesin · Illustrator: Mariana Ruiz Johnson · Publisher: Ediciones Castillo.
“El sueño de Faten” — Writer: Fatima Sharafeddine · Publisher: Ediciones Castillo.
“Doble Doble” — Writer: Menena Cottin · Publisher: Alboroto Ediciones.
“Maleza” — Writer: Sara Camhaji · Illustrator: Mariana Alcántara · Publisher: Alboroto ediciones.
“Elvis nunca se quivoca” — Writer: Rodrigo Morlesin · Illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura · Publisher: Ediciones Castillo.
“Nuestra voz sigue en el viento” — Writer: Javier Mariscal Crevoisier · Illustrator: Blanco Pantoja · Publisher: Ediciones Castillo.

Thanks to Cámara Nacional de la Industria Editorial Mexicana (Caniem) & Camara del Libro de Mexico this 2026 we can enjoy 4 more books to dive into the work of Chilean author María José Ferrada.

Event details: 

🗓️ Saturday 21.3.2026 
⏰ Open browsing & borrowing for everyone begins at 11:00 am 🎟️ Free entry for all  📌 Mosaikki Library, Mosaiikkisali, Vantaankoskentie 69, Kivisto, Vantaa 
♿ Accessible space 💬 Spanish and Portuguese 

Thank you for helping us enrich Finland’s libraries and strengthen multilingual childhoods through the power of books.