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‘El hipopotamo aprende a nadar’

El hipopotamo aprende a nadar

In Spanish, from 6yo.

Little hippo is afraid of the water and does not want to learn how to swim. His friend, the monkey, makes him floaties. The little hippo is having so much fun paddling up and the down the river, he does not even realised that his floaties were undone.

Great book to learn how to read with large letters and activities after the story to test the understanding of the story.

To find out more visit https://bit.ly/3tPm6gL

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‘Algo extremadamente raro ha ocurrido en Huggabie Falls’

Algo extremadamente raro ha ocurrido en Huggabie Falls

In Spanish, from 8yo.

Kip Kindle and his friends live in Huggabie Falls. This is the weirdest city on earth. You think you have seen weird? It is nothing compared to what happens in Huggabie Falls. Let’s get ready for a hilarious, crazy, weird adventure.

Go to https://bit.ly/4ay6HSz for a trip to Huggabie Falls.

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‘Los reyes magos’

los reyes magos

In Spanish, from 6yo.

A grandfather tells his grandchildren the story of the three wise men. The children write a letter to ask the Kings what they would like to receive on the Epiphany. One of the children asked nothing for himself but gifts for the less fortunate.

Gorgeous book designed for young readers. The block letters are large and easy to read. The illustrations are gorgeous and additional vocabulary is peppered all over the pages. Also comes with reading activities to ensure the children understood the story.

To find the perfect gift for January 6th go to https://bit.ly/3NBmeXY

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‘Vamonos a Lima’

Vamonos a Lima

Bilingual Spanish-English, from 1yo.

Gorgeous bilingual board book introducing Lima and opens a little window to the Peruvian’s culture. Learn about some of their favourite dishes, places such as the water park, the catacombs and Machu Picchu, famous dances like the ‘Marinera’, their native animals…

To learn more about Peru visit https://bit.ly/3sKtx8w

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‘Corre, pequeno Chaski’

Corre, pequeno Chaski le toboggan

In Spanish, from 4yo.

Beautiful picture book where a little boy who wants to become a chasqui or messenger is given an important mission by the Qoya, the queen. He needs to run on the Inca trail and deliver a Quipu with important information to the Inka king before Inti, the sun, sets down in the mountains. It is a long and dangerous trek. On his way, he stops several times to help animals, such as a condor, a llama. Will he deliver the message on time?

To learn about quechua words used at the times of the Inka and some of their traditions go to https://bit.ly/3u8cwoT

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Le toboggan’s summer holiday programs

We are pleased to organise several programs in French and in Spanish to increase your child’s language exposure in a fun and educational way.

In all workshops, places are limited to 8 children.

Book club – 3 hour, $65/child includes the book. Children 6+.

French – ‘Kim Ono’ – 10 Jan 9am to 12pm & ‘Oups ! Y’a encore un loup !’ 25 Jan 1-4pm

Spanish – ‘La isla del tesoro’ 10 Jan 1-4pm & ‘Los 3 mosqueteros’ 25 Jan 9am-12pm

Tickets at https://bit.ly/405wUTI

Language through art workshops. – 3hr – $65/child includes your child’s masterpiece. Children 6+.

French – Discover Miro 11 Jan 1-4pm & Picasso 24 Jan 9am-12pm

Spanish – Discover Miro 11 Jan 9am-12pm & Picasso 24 Jan 1p-4pm

Bookings at https://bit.ly/3Q8eddc

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‘La nina de los libros’

la nino de los libros - le toboggan

In Spanish, from 4yo.

This little girl lives in the books. She sails on a sea of words, climbs mountains of sentences. There are no limits. Words take you everywhere. Imagination is borderless.

Let her take you on a beautiful and poetic journey https://bit.ly/3PTqLFj

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‘El caballero sin trasero’

el caballero sin trasero - le toboggan

In Spanish, from 4yo.

There is the story of a knight who is very desperate. A dragon bit him bum off. How will he find a princess without his backside? The knight goes on a journey to find a bum and a princess.

To join the knight’s adventures go to https://bit.ly/45xjhxw

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‘El Principito’

el principito - le toboggan bookstore

In Spanish, from 8yo.

Follow the adventures of the a little prince who visits planets where he reflects about friendship, loneliness, love and loss.

This wonderful French classic travels time and space. Generations of readers worldwide avidly read about the Little Prince’s thoughts.

For more information visit https://bit.ly/3IUCFfr

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‘Mi primer libros de veículos’

mi primer libro de veiculos - le toboggan

In Spanish, from 1yo.

Board book with colourful illustrations that children will love. Learn about transportation modes, ask your little one to describe the drawings using colours and shapes.

For more info visit https://bit.ly/43QuZ6Z