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‘Muhammad Ali’

Muhammad Ali

In Spanish, from 4yo.

When he was a little boy, Muhammad Ali got his bike stolen. He wanted to fight the thief but a policeman told him to learn how to box first. He went on training really hard. He was powerful and very clever. His work ethic and talent led him to win the prestigious title ‘Heavyweight Champion of the Word’.

To find out more about his amazing story go to https://bit.ly/2XMvcI5

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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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‘Odisea’

Odisea

In Spanish, from 6yo.

Get your children to read classic literature with these adapted versions. They will learn about Ulysses’ odyssey and will love the beautiful illustrations. Ulysse fought in a terrible war in Troy. Once the war was over he and his crew sail back home. On their way, they stopped at an island where there was a giant monster with a single eye ‘the cyclops’. He was not happy to be disturbed by Ulysse. They fought and Ulysse managed to escape by firing an arrow in the Cyclops’ eye. On their way home, they will have to face many more adventures and not everyone will be safe. From the witch Circe’s spell, the call of sirens’ song to sea monsters, will Ulysse arrive home on time to save his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus?

Find out here https://bit.ly/48p908l

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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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WA Museum’s Wildlife Gallery- Marsupials – in French and in Spanish with Le toboggan

We are ending this year language tours at the WA Museum with a fun visit. We learn about marsupials in an interactive and educational manner.

Did you know that not all the marsupials had pouches?

Join us t learn more fun facts about these iconic Australian animals.

French visit on Sunday 3 November at 10 am and Spanish on Sunday 5 December at 10 am.

$10/per person. Cost of the tour in French of Spanish only, adults will need to either purchase a membership (from $15) or a ticket at the entrance of the mUseum ($15).

Book your ticket now https://bit.ly/3IfoHBP

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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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‘Arte con pegatinas: Miro’

arte con pegatinas MIro - le toboggan

From 4yo, in Spanish.

Fantastic activity book that will teach your child about art and in particular Miro. Learn about the artist’s life and work in an interactive way with the stickers.

For more information visit https://bit.ly/3QaL4iO

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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