Children's Books
How to Say Cat in Nine Foreign Languages
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Today’s post is a completely self-indulgent excuse to show you my other two children–the furry ones. I used to take pictures of my cats all the time BK (Before Kids,) but the kitties have been photographically neglected for years. Tonight, I was surprised to discover several cat videos on my Flip camera. My son’s been busy! He took this picture [...]
Guest Post: The Three Sisters Books Introduce Children to French
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I recently discovered a fun and charming book series that is sure to create a few new Francophiles out there! The Three Sisters series, written by Nancy S. Pruett, Ph.D., will both educate and entertain. Nancy’s daughter, Elizabeth, is one of “the three sisters.” It is my pleasure to welcome her as a guest blogger [...]
Win a Bilingual Children’s Counting Book: Build a Burrito CONTEST CLOSED
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Wanna Jugar with Migo? is hosting a fantastic giveaway. Follow this link and enter to win a signed copy of Denise Vega’s Spanish-English counting book: Build a Burrito. I just love this cultural and creative approach to teaching children beginning Spanish. And be sure to visit Vega’s website for some fantastic freebies–downloadable thematic teaching materials that accompany [...]
Bilingual Picture Book Giveaway at SpanglishBaby.com: CONTEST CLOSED
April 30 is El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros, a celebration of children, books, languages, and cultures. In honor of this event, you can win Book Fiesta, a beautiful bilingual picture book autographed by the author, Pat Mora. Just follow this link to SpanglishBaby.com to enter and learn more about Pat Mora and this unique fiesta. Contest [...]
Happy Birthday Hungry Caterpillar
In case you haven’t heard, March 20 is the 40th birthday of Eric Carle’s classic picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I’ve used this wonderful story in my French classes for many years. In fact, I have it memorized in French! Sur une feuille, un petit oeuf brille au clair de lune . . . [...]
Dr. Seuss Books in French and Spanish
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday in March, share some favorite stories with your kids in French and Spanish. Here is a listing of some multi-lingual Seuss classics.
French:
Le Chat Chapeaute (French Edition)
Les Oeufs Verts au Jambon: The French Edition of Green Eggs and Ham
Cat in the Hat in English and French (Le Chat Au [...]
Guest Post: Kay Nord, Author of Tim y Kim
I am pleased to introduce you to Kay Nord. She’s a mom and the author of a new book to help kids learn Spanish. She’s writing today’s post. Take it away, Kay!
“My book is geared towards teaching children Spanish only with a twist – specifically Mexican Spanish. This bilingual children’s storybook is called Tim and Kim; [...]
Spanish Children’s Book Giveaway at Gidget Loves Language: CONTEST CLOSED
Win this book!
First Spanish Words (Oxford University Press) is illustrated by David Melling and compiled by Neil Morris. This adorable picture book includes over 400 words in Spanish and English. What better way to learn language than cuddling with your child as you explore colorful scenes and search for new Spanish words?
Entering is easy as [...]
Go Away Big Green Monster! . . . and Teach French and Spanish Body Parts
One of my favorite children’s books is Ed Emberley’s Go Away Big Green Monster (LB Kids, 1993.) There’s no better time than the month of October to pull out this fun story and introduce kids to body parts vocabulary in French and Spanish.
Last Thursday, I read Va-t’en Grand Monstre Vert to my preschool students. Then the [...]
A Multilingual Children’s Book Author: Meet Dulce Rodrigues
Meeting interesting people is by far the best part of blogging. Let me tell you about a new email acquaintance of mine—Dulce Rodrigues.
Dulce, a native of Portugal, is the author of plays, books, and a CD-rom for children. This talented, award-winning writer has been published in both French and [...]
