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‘Dino’s en meer’

Dino's en meer le toboggan

In Dutch, from 1yo.

Board book beautifully illustrated that will engaged young children. Not only it is about dinosaurs but it has flaps making reading more interactive. Learn about dinos, when they lived, what kind of dinos there were and how palaeontologists work.

Find your next fossil with Dino’s en meer.

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‘Pre-loved books’

pre loved books Le toboggan

We are pleased to announce that we are now offering pre-loved books. They are available in store only.

We can all make a difference for our planet even a small step. Pre-loved books reduce the carbon footprint generated by the transport. The life of books is extended. Books are accessible as we keep their prices affordable.

The proceeds of pre-loved books will be donated to NGOs specialising in planting trees in Australia, such as Australia Landcare.

Either you choose to donate books or purchase one, you will be contributing towards reforesting Australia.

Help our initiative by either coming to our shop or sharing it with your friends.

Keep reading and sharing โค๏ธ

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‘Playgroup visits’

le toboggan playgroup visit

We come to you. ๐Ÿ˜€

Are you a French or Spanish playgroup? We can bring a small selection of our books to you.

Are you an English background playgroup and would like to expose your children to another language? Contact us and let’s organise a bilingual story time.

There are many benefits to exposing children to a different languages. Our story times are the perfect setting, we sing songs with actions that children are familiar with in English and the stories are read in French or Spanish and in English. The sessions are interactive as children ‘help’ me read the books.

For Perth metro only.

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‘School incursions’

le toboggan school incursions

Does your school teach French and Spanish? We offer school incursions.

Our activities are adapted to the age and language proficiency of the children.

All activities reflect the French or Spanish culture, games played during recess, art activities inspired by famous painters, fashion shows, amazing races, and other fun games. The activities are interactive and engaging.

Perfect for occasions like Harmony Week or Languages Week.

Email us info@letoboggan.com.au for more details.

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Store opening hours

le toboggan's opening hours

New year and lots of great news!

We are pleased to announce that our showroom will be opening more days.

Located at 3/168 Hampden road, Nedlands.

Our new opening hours are now:

Monday on appointment.

Tuesday from 10am to 5pm

Wednesday from 1pm to 6pm

Thursday on appointment.

Friday from 10am to 5pm.

Saturday from 8:30am to 2pm. Until 4.30pm when French and Spanish are on.

I look forward to seeing you soon in store, in the meantime you can browse our selection of language books at www.letoboggan.com.au

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We need your help…Our shelves are bursting! โญ๏ธ

reduced prices on hundreds of books

It turns out we’ve been a little too enthusiastic about bringing fabulous children’s books into the shop… and now our shelves cannot hold one more book.

So before we can welcome the next wave of wonderful stories, adventures and multilingual magic, we need to make so space – and that is where you come in.

โญ๏ธ We’ve reduced prices on hundreds of books!

Help us give these treasures a new home and make room for even more beautiful books to arrive.

๐Ÿ’œ Love a good bargain? Love helping small businesses?

Grab a few books, tell your friends, whisper it to your playgroup parents, shut it across the playground – every share helps us keep doing what we love; bringing the world’s stories to families in Australia.

Pick your next read in person to our showroom 3/168 Hampden road, Nedlands or online www.letoboggan.com.au

Thank you for your support!

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‘German visual dictionary’

German visual dictionary le toboggan

In German, from 6yo.

Great format to take everywhere with you. This pocket book will help learning German with extensive vocabulary list but also used in phrases and in context. Find conjugations, grammatical and cultural information. The illustrations make the content more engaging.

The included audio version will help with the pronunciation.

Also comes in Vietnamese, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Thai and Arabic.

To find your copy visit https://letoboggan.com.au/product/german-visual-dictionary/

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Raising bilingual children one story at the time

Raising bilingual children with le toboggan

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.

๐Ÿ“šRead 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.

๐Ÿ“šChoose Language Books (including bilingual). They will still be useful when your child starts reading on his own.

๐Ÿ“šIncorporate 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.

๐Ÿ“šEncourage Repetition: Reading the same book multiple times can help reinforce vocabulary and concepts. Children often enjoy familiarity, and repetition aids memory.

๐Ÿ“šDiscuss 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.

๐Ÿ“šCreate a Language-Rich Environment: Surround your child with books in your language. A diverse library encourages exploration and reinforces language learning naturally.

๐Ÿ“šUse Storytelling: Encourage your child to retell stories in their own words. This practice helps them use the language creatively and boosts their confidence.

๐Ÿ“šInvolve 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.

Message us if need help with book ideas or visit www.letoboggan.com.au

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‘Tutto mio’

tutto e mio

In Italian, from 1yo.

It is winter and squirrel and her friend bear must stock up before the cold is here. There is just a little problem. Bear does not want to share and eats everything that she finds.

Discover this cute story that teaches about the value of sharing.