In Italian, from 1yo.
This gorgeous board book with moving pieces will enchant your child. Teach him/her about opposites with colourful illustrations presented in an interactive format. Perfect for young children or preschoolers and 1st graders learning Italian.
Expand your vocabulary with i contrari.
We will all know it is difficult to raise bilingual children in a country where English is the dominant language.
Here are a few strategies that will help you pass on your language with books. Let’s get started raising bilingual readers.
Read Aloud Regularly: Set aside time each day for reading sessions in your language. This not only builds language skills but also creates a bonding experience.
Choose Language Books (including bilingual). They will still be useful when your child starts reading on his own.
Incorporate Cultural Stories: Use books that reflect the culture associated with your language. This can help children develop an appreciation for their heritage and understand the context in which the language is used.
Encourage Repetition: Reading the same book multiple times can help reinforce vocabulary and concepts. Children often enjoy familiarity, and repetition aids memory.
Discuss the Story: After reading, engage your child in discussions about the story in both languages. Ask questions, encourage them to summarise, or express their thoughts to enhance comprehension and fluency.
Create a Language-Rich Environment: Surround your child with books in your language. A diverse library encourages exploration and reinforces language learning naturally.
Use Storytelling: Encourage your child to retell stories in their own words. This practice helps them use the language creatively and boosts their confidence.
Involve Family Members: If possible, involve family members or friends who speak the language. They can read together, share stories, and provide additional language exposure.
By integrating these practices into daily routines, you can effectively use books to reinforce and pass on your language, helping your children thrive in a bilingual environment.
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Bilingual Russian-English, from 1yo.
Learn what families eat around the world. What is your favourite food? A shepherd pie, rice and peas, sushi or a stir fry with chicken?
Fun and colourful, it is a perfect resource to raise global citizens.
Bilingual Russian-English, from 3yo.
What is the best way to tell mom ‘I love you’. What gift could make mother’s day very special?
Bilingual Russian-English, from 3yo.
The Rainbow Fish, with his shimmering scales, is the most beautiful fish in the ocean but he does not have any friends because he is proud and vain. He has to learn to give away some of his most prized possessions to make friends.
In Polish, from 12yo.
Susana is a rebellious and romantic teenager. She loves art. Michal, a new boy moved schools in the middle of the year. He is gorgeous and she cannot help but wondering why has he changed schools.
In Polish, from 6yo.
Another adventure for Karlsson who always gets in trouble. Equipped with distinctive, propeller, can fly over Stockholm and play pranks but this time he is accused of being a spy.
Funny story for young Polish readers.
From 0yo, bilingual English-Arabic.
One of the most read and famous books of all times. It is a great books to teach your child about food, the days of the week, the concept of day and night.
Bilingual book is great resources to expand the vocabulary in both languages.
In Polish, from 6yo.
Professor Wimp is a very busy inventor. He is always welding something, or tightening screws, or greasing hinges and designing ever newer contraptions and robots. However, not all of them turn out to be as useful as he’d planned…
More information on http://bit.ly/2RS8Dgq
