The books of the Spanish series Manolito Gafotas have been translated into more than twenty languages. One of the most recent translations is the English one (2008), published fourteen years after the first book of the series came out in Spain. In this article, the English translator of the second and third books of the series will analyze how an acceptable work according to the standards of the conservative target culture was created. With pressure from the editor, many references in the original books considered to be inappropriate or to have a potentially negative influence on young readers were reduced or eliminated. In that regard, references to alcohol, tobacco, violence, bodily functions, disrespectful behavior, as well as mentions of certain ethnic groups and allusions that might be interpreted in a sexual manner were downplayed. At the same time, the pedagogical aspect of the books was enhanced leading to such changes as the standardization of the colloquial language, one of the most salient characteristics of the original books. The author will examine how the changes in the English version are in line with the tendencies of the translation of children’s literature in general and specifically reflect the politically correct values associated with children’s literature in the United States. The most important consequence of these changes is the creation of a new, model Manolito.