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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.

📚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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‘Gli animali della savana’

In Italian, from 6mo.

Your little ones will love this colourful board book introducing the animals of the savanna. The illustrations are gorgeous and you can easily ask the child to point at the animals on each page. A book you can take everywhere with you.

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‘A Greek alphabet book for kids’

In Greek, from 2yo.

Learn the Greek alphabet with this colourful book. Each letter is illustrated with a picture or a drawing, then the word is written in Greek as well as phonetically.

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‘Pequena en la jungla’

In Spanish, from 3yo.

In the jungle there is little monkey called ‘Little’. She is frustrated because she is being told all the time she cannot climb, swim, swing because she is little. To prove everyone wrong, she goes on an adventure. She wants to climb the tallest tree in the forest. In order to this she has to cross deep rivers, go through thick bushes and swing on the vines. She is so happy! She is on her way to show everyone that even if you are little you can still live a beautiful adventure. She does not realise that a hungry tiger is following her.

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‘Marcopola y la isla remera: Los piratas de la luna’

In Spanish, from 6yo.

Marcopola is on a rowing island when he find a treasure. There is a letter with some strange instructions. After he follows the, the Moon pirates come along and join Marcopola and the rowing island in their celebrations. Unfortunately, mean pirates also heard about the treasure and they are on their way to steal it.

Great way to learn how to read in Spanish with a fun comic.

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‘La ovejita que sabia contar y otros cuentos con beso para las buenas noches’

In Spanish, from 1yo.

Gorgeous board book containing 3 stories. A little lamb who loves counting and helps other animals to fall asleep. A dragon who poops gold and a tale with cheese.

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‘La maquina de los abrazos’

In Spanish, from 1yo.

This little boy is a hugging machine. He hugs everyone and everything. A hug here, a hug there, a hug everywhere, hug, hug, hug…then the hugging machine runs out of energy. Can you guess what fuels the hugging machine? You are right!! pizza!!!

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‘Cocos game 7-8yo’

In Spanish, for 7yo.

Your children will have lots of fun reviewing their years 2 & 3 learnings in Spanish. This portable quiz will test your little one general knowledge in a fun way. Check out our full selection of Cocos games for primary school students. They are perfect on a car drive, at the restaurant, during a week end away.

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‘Lobo grande lobo pequeno’

In Spanish, from 3yo.

Big wolf has been living on his own under a tree at the top of a hill for a long time. One day comes a small wolf. He too is lonely. He also wants to live under the same tree. How will two lonely wolves learn to live with each other?

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‘Menudo Pajaro’

In Spanish, from 2yo.

Carrasco is a young who likes to learn and observe. He is very curious. One day, his neighbour tells him that he has a bird-eye. What does she mean? Does he look like a bird?