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Coming up in April – Le toboggan’s events not to be missed’

le toboggan's april events

This month again we are offering our language story times at the City of Perth Library COPL and at our showroom 3/168 Hampden road, Nedlands. These free family events do not required bookings.

Wed 2 – Spanish story time at 11am at the COPL

Sat 5 – Italian story time at 2.30pm in Nedlands **

Sat 12 – Spanish story time at 2.30pm in Nedlands **

Wed 16 – French story time at 11am at the COPL

Sat 19 – EASTER workshops Spanish at 9am, French at 10.45am & French story time at 2.00pm in Nedlands**

** showroom/shop opens from 2pm to 4.30pm.

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‘Cities: then & now’

Cities: then & now

In English, from 8yo.

This is another beautiful and educational book by Lonely Planet Kids. Explore cities as you know now and how they used to be. With a clever flap system, children will be able to see how much cities have changes. See how grandiose the Egyptians temples were, how Constantinople used to be one of the most prosperous cities under the Roman Empire.

Travel the world without leaving your house with this gorgeous book.

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‘Bilingual Bingo’

Bilingual Bingo

Bilingual Spanish-English, from 3yo.

Great resources for teachers or parents raising bilingual children. The book offers bingo sheets on various topics from the house to clothes. It is a fun and engaging way to expand and review vocabulary. The children will love colouring in the black and white pages. The pages can be photocopied and laminated for longer use.

Start learning Spanish with a bingo game https://bit.ly/3WASEX1

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‘Los tipos malos’

bad guys in spanish le toboggan

In Spanish, from 5yo.

This the story of a band of thieves, Mr Wolf, Mr Shark, Mr Snake, Mr Piranha and Ms Spider. They are called the ‘Bad Guys’. They are caught during a heist and to avoid prison they must become model citizens. Can the ‘Bad Guys” become good?

Find out here https://bit.ly/40BRg92

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‘Necesito un abrazo – I need a hug’

Necesito un abrazo - I need a hug

Bilingual Spanish-English, from 1yo.

Hedgehog is sad. He wants a hug but all the animals flee when they see him. They are afraid of his prickly hugs. But … wait a moment …. are the animals running back for a hug? No, they are running away from a snake. Guess what the snake wanted?

To find out buy your copy of this tender story at https://bit.ly/3PAuuYF

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‘Bluey: la piscina – the pool’

'Bluey: la piscina - the pool'

Bilingual Spanish-English, from 2yo.

It is a hot day and Bluey’s dad takes them to the pool. Mom tells them to take their poll gear but no-one listens to her. Mom always makes everything more difficult! Once at their uncle, Bluey, Bingo and their dad start swimming but then they realise they forgot their rashies so they have to stay in the shaded areas. They have also forgotten the suncreen, the toys, etc… finally they realise that they should have listened to mom!

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‘A oscuras cosas que pasan de noche’

A oscuras cosas que pasan de noche

In Spanish, from 5yo.

Beautiful book to learn about what happens when the night falls. The clock keeps ticking and people all over the world do thousands of different activities. Some sleep and during their sleep, their bodies relax and recharge. Others like owls prefer night time to study, read or work.

What happens when you sleep? How do dreams happen? Do you sleep walk? Then comes dawn. It is almost time to wake up and get up and for some people it is time to go to bed. Learn about nocturnal animals, the northern lights, working in dark places such as the underground or the mines, how the weather is predicted, and many more…..

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‘Walking in my city, what do you see?’

Walking in my city, what do you see?

Bilingual Spanish – English, from 2yo.

Book with gorgeous illustrations that will take the reader on a walk to explore the city. Make it a game and ask your child to describe the city scenes in your target language.