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February 4, 2018
Children’s Books that Honor Black History Month
Welcome to weekend links! This is my opportunity to share all the wonderful links and book-related ideas I have come across along with a sprinkling of JIAB news.
Now that the excitement of Multicultural Children’s Book Day is settling down to a dull roar, I am pleased to be able to shift my attention to even more important observances. February is Black History Month. Why does this matter, you may be asking? As Huffington Post so intelligently shared:
Black history month – African-American history month – matters because for many of us, it’s the only history we have. To those of every race who have fought for, and continue to fight for, the equal rights of African-Americans in this country, your stories, sacrifices, and contributions will not be forgotten. I will not allow it. Black lives matter. Black history matters. And we will not forget.-Huffington Post
So my goal this week is to share the links, resources, and booklists that brings this wisdom to life. Enjoy!
Afro-Latino Arturo Schomburg: The African Diaspora’s History Keeper – via @MulticulturKids
Erica (aka Mom and Kiddo) from What Do We Do All Day? has shared a list of picture books for Black History Month.
Black History Biographies for Kids African-Americans– Kid World Citizen
Must-Read Children’s Books on Slavery for ALL Ages (MLK Day Series) via @jennyevolution
January 30, 2018
Fun Ways to Celebrate World Read Aloud Day on February 1
From the time my children were born until this very moment, one of our favorite things to do is to read aloud as a family. Now that my kids are grown, I still look back on precious moments reading The Hobbit together as we snuggled in front of a campfire or on the couch in the family room.
P.S. If you haven’t done campfire read-alouds, I highly recommend it. It takes on a whole different feel being outside by a fire.
Today is World Read Aloud Day. On behalf of the 793 million people who cannot read, today is about sharing stories and favorite books to everyone around the world. “Read Aloud, Change the World”
World Read Aloud Day motivates children, teens, and adults worldwide to celebrate the power of words and creates a community of readers taking action to show the world that the right to literacy belongs to all people. World Read Aloud Day is celebrated by millions of people in more than 100 countries thanks to people like all of us who participate and spread the word across the globe!
Ways to Participate in Celebrate World Read Aloud Day
Read Aloud. Change the World with WRAD’s Read Aloud Guide
Stickers, Banners, Decorations for your Day! Use these designs and print-your-own templates for easy decorations for any event!
Decorate with the WRAD Sticker >>
Connect with Authors via Skype
Visit LitWorld for free resources, ideas, and templates to celebrate!
LitWorld’s free picture book “New Day, New Friends” to get started reading now.
Not sure what to read? Here’s are some of my “read out loud” book picks to help families celebrate this special day (click the book image to see the original post with book extensions and activities):
Look to the skies for some Stargazing & Astronomy Booklist for the whole family.
As a child, author Lucy M. George wrote stories and poems, directed several plays (starring her sisters) and enjoyed making magic potions out of household goods. She studied English Literature at University and now lives in Wales near the sea where she writes and works. To date, she has published over a dozen children’s books for young readers to enjoy and I was lucky enough to be able to enjoy her two latest titles from her Busy People series.
Busy People: Astronaut by Lucy M. George
My newest book, Dragons are Real, makes an awesome read aloud! As readers turn the pages and learn the truth about Dragons, they will see that the fiercest beasts in known history can actually be the best of friends. It’s a lesson in finding companionship in the most unusual of places. Dragons are Real is a magical book filled with stunning illustrations and hints that dragons are indeed all around us 
January 27, 2018
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2018 Book Review Linkup!
Can you believe that the 5th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day is TODAY? To say we are excited is an understatement!
We’ve invited all of our classrooms and supporters to celebrate The Big Day anytime during 1/22 and 1/27 and we’ve already had some educators and organizations share their ReadYourWorld fun here. The buzz around this event is mind-blowing and we are so excited for a week of diverse book sharing, discussions and prizes!
Just a quick FYI: If you’ve not Liked the MCBD Facebook Page, please do so!
But now, it’s time to LINK UP! MCBD’s over 500 diverse book reviewers have been publishing their book reviews on social media for almost a month (search our official hashtag #ReadYourWorld to find new books to read and explore)
But today is “The Day.” The day the Big Giant Linky on Jump Into a Book (and on the MCBD website) becomes a place to gather all of those multicultural book reviews to create a Roundup of Diverse Kids’ Book Reviews and an in-depth diverse book resource.
Drop your links below and let’s get this party started!
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2018 Roundup of Diverse Kids’ Book Reviews
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January 25, 2018
#ReadYourWorld | 2 Barefoot Books that Encourage Global Citizens
Two young mothers envision a magical world where everyone went barefoot…
The result was a flourishing company called Barefoot Books
Founded in 1992, Barefoot Books has published 600+ multicultural books for children that encourage discovery, imagination, creativity and global citizenship. Their first app, Barefoot World Atlas, has 4 million downloads, and their YouTube Channel has 80 million views. Most importantly, over nearly a quarter of a century, Barefoot has put more than 20 million books into the hands of children around the world. Now based in Cambridge, MA, Barefoot is leveraging its vibrant, timeless family brand with a social selling model that empowers women entrepreneurs. With a mission to “Share Stories, Connect Families, and Inspire Children,” Barefoot believes that sharing diverse and inclusive books nurtures compassion in our next generation, helping to create a kinder, more accepting world.
Explore. Imagine. Create. Connect. Give Back. That’s the Barefoot Books mindset and what they are all about.
“It’s exploring other cultures, our planet, ourselves. It’s making time for make-believe and letting imaginations run wild and free. Most of all, it’s about using the power of stories to nourish the creative spark in everyone and strengthen connections with family, the global community, and the earth.”
Barefoot Books is also a Bronze Sponsor for Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2018. In honor of that, there are two particular books we want to shine the spotlight in; books that Encourage Global Citizens
Barefoot Books World Atlas
Embark on a mind-expanding journey across the planet. Your guide is earth enthusiast and TV presenter Nick Crane. Your map-maker is artist David Dean. Divided by geographical region, the Barefoot Books World Atlas looks at the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their natural environment, and at the ideas and initiatives which are shaping the future. An atlas for the twenty-first century, it shows how all parts of the planet are interconnected and looks at the challenges which face us all in creating a sustainable future.
The Barefoot World Atlas app for iPad is now available HERE
The Barefoot Book of Children
Empower tomorrow’s global citizens to grasp today’s critical social issues with The Barefoot Book of Children. Hand-painted illustrations and straightforward text directly engage the reader, inviting children to ask themselves: How do other children live? How are we different? And most importantly: How are we alike? The Barefoot Book of Children is a playful, powerful and thought-provoking celebration of both the big ideas and the everyday moments that reveal our common humanity and tie us all together.
Ages 3 – 10
64pp 10 x 11¾ IN
HARDCOVER
9781782852964
$19.99 USD / $24.99 CAD
Connect with Barefoot Books on their website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2017 (1/27/18) is in its 5th year and was founded by Valarie Budayr from Jump Into A Book and Mia Wenjen from PragmaticMom. Our mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in the home and school bookshelves while also working diligently to get more of these types of books into the hands of young readers, parents, and educators.
We’d like to also give a shout-out to MCBD’s impressive CoHost Team who not only hosts the book review link-up on celebration day, but who also works tirelessly to spread the word of this event. View our CoHosts here.
TWITTER PARTY Sponsored by Scholastic Book Clubs: MCBD’s super-popular (and crazy-fun) annual Twitter Party will be held 1/27/18 at 9:00pm.
Join the conversation and win one of 12-5 book bundles and one Grand Prize Book Bundle (12 books) that will be given away at the party! http://multiculturalchildrensbookday....
Free Multicultural Books for Teachers: http://bit.ly/1kGZrta
Grab your Free Empathy Classroom Kit for Homeschoolers, Organizations, Librarians, and Educators HERE.
Hashtag: Don’t forget to connect with us on social media and be sure and look for/use our official hashtag #ReadYourWorld.
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January 23, 2018
A diverse picture book that shares what life is like for child refugees
I’m so happy to share with you today a book from one of our Gold sponsors of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, Second Story Press.
Second Story Press is a publisher of feminist-inspired books for young readers and adults. They are dedicated to publishing stories that feature strong female characters and explore themes of social justice, human rights, diversity, abilities, and children’s empowerment. Some of the many amazing diverse books from Second Story Press include titles like The Water Walker, Where Will I Live?, Hand Over Hand, Violet, Dear Baobab and I Am Not a Number.
Second Story Press was co-founded in 1988 by Margie Wolfe and three other women dedicated to publishing feminist-inspired books for adults and young readers. For 25 years this company has been publishing great books that matter; books that have been translated into over 50 languages, won many awards, and have been adapted for film and stage.
This year Multicultural Children’s Book Day has focused our classroom kit is focused on Empathy pertaining to refugees and immigrants. What does it mean to be a refugee, where do you live, eat, sleep? Do you go to school or have friends? Is your family all together? Or have you been separated? The book, Where Will I Live?, perfectly captures what life is like for many child refugees.
Many of the questions above are answered in this powerful diverse picture book for kids that is written by UN Ambassador, Rosemary McCarney. McCarney offers a glimpse into what life is like for child refugees. This timely book tells the story of the hundreds of thousands of refugees around the world who are on the move.
Every child needs a home. They need somewhere safe where they can be happy, eat their meals with their family, play with their toys, and go to sleep at night feeling unafraid.
But many children all over the world have had to leave their homes because they are no longer safe. Because of war and conflict, they and their families have become refugees. For them, life is hard and full of questions. In spite of everything, they find time to laugh, play, and make friends. And most importantly, they have hope that somewhere, someone will welcome them to a new home.
This beautiful photo-based book shows children from around the world who are affected by war, famine, and political upheaval. It is a poignant and powerful story sharing many of the daily life details of being a refugee. Where Will I Live? is important for children who are not affected by a crisis which sends them into being a refugee. It helps them think of the importance of what it means to have a home, enough food, and water, safety.
A great insight into this book is that even though these children have faced great adversity, they are so resilient and find fun and friendship in the most difficult of conditions and circumstances.
The beautiful photos in this book were taken by the UNHCR-the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and include images of children on the move and in refugee camps in countries such as Lebanon, Rwanda, Iraq, Niger, Hungary, Jordan, South Sudan, and Greece.
Author rosemary McCarney is Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and the Conference on Disarmament and past President and CEO of Plan International Canada. She is the author of the internationally bestselling Every Day is Malala Day, Because I am a Girl: I Can Change the World, and The Way to School.
I cannot think of a more timely book which looks at the issues confronting children refugees and their families. This book is a fabulous catalyst for conversations.
As a classroom or home companion to this book, I highly encourage parents, teachers and librarians to downlown MCBD’s FREE Empathy Classroom Kit.
Empathy Classroom Kit containing:
~ Book List – 18 books on Understanding Immigration and Refugees
~ Classroom Empathy Activities (including a very powerful “backpack activity” that helps kids truly understand what is important in life!)
~ Empathy Poster – printable
~ Multicultural Children’s Book Day Poster
~ Multicultural Children’s Book Day eBook
ONE MORE THING: MCBD’s Read Your World: A Guide to Multicultural Children’s Books for Parents and Educators is not only a “Best Of” list of diversity books lists for children, this info-packed ebook will be FREE the week of January 23rd-29th. Go to Amazon to grab your copy!
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January 21, 2018
The Multicultural Children’s Book Day Twitter Party!
Join us for Multicultural Children’s Book Day Twitter Party on Saturday, Jan 27th from 9:00pm to 10pm EST.
Use hashtag: #ReadYourWorld to win 13 book packages! Pre-register here for the Twitter Party.
This Twitter Party is hosted by me and my other co-founders Valarie Budayr of Jump Into a Book.
Here are the questions that we will be discussing along with each book bundle prize. We will be giving out the book prizes IN REAL TIME during the Twitter Party.
9:00 pm Q1: Share some recent diverse, multicultural and inclusive books that you’ve read with your kids. #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q1:
9:05 pm Q2: What kinds of diverse characters/themes/topics would you like to see more of in children’s books? #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q2:
9:10 pm Q3: While the number of children’s books of a diverse nature have gone up in recent years to 28%, those by people of color/Native authors remain at 6%. How do you feel about this? #ReadYourWorld (Stat from @LEEandLOW http://blog.leeandlow.com/2017/03/30/...)
Book Bundle Prize for Q3:
9:15 pm Q4: What is the ONE diversity book that you’d love to see used in the classroom and why? #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q4:
9:20 pm Q5: Do you have a new (or new to you) diversity author or book discovery that you are excited about? #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q5:
9:25 pm Q6: Our Classroom Empathy Kit this year focuses on refugees and immigrants. What books are you using at home or in the classroom to teach empathy? #ReadYourWorld http://multiculturalchildrensbookday....
Book Bundle Prize for Q6:
9:30pm Q7: Book activities help bring books to life. Has anyone tried the Backpack Activity in our Empathy Kit: What you would pack if you had to flee your country and had 5 minutes to pack? #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q7:
9:35pm Q8: Our next Classroom Kit is Poverty in the U.S. Do you think this is a good topic? Why or why not? #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q8:
9:40pm Q9: What diverse children’s books would you suggest for our Classroom Kit on Poverty in the U.S.? #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q9:
9:45pm Q10: What diversity/multicultural/inclusive topics are you having trouble finding in children’s books? #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q10:
9:50pm Q11: What resources do you use to find diverse children’s books? #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q11:
9:55pm Q12: From #metoo to #shepersisted to Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes speech, there is a huge interest in making a better tomorrow for our daughters. What books do you recommend that reflect this movement? #ReadYourWorld
Book Bundle Prize for Q12:
Multicultural Children’s Book Day GRAND PRIZE!
Not sure how to join in? Check out this great post from Project Manager Becky on How to Participate in the 2018 Multicultural Children’s Book Day Twitter Party #ReadYourWorld
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January 18, 2018
Elys Dolan named as the illustrator for International Book Giving Day 2018!
The International Book Giving Day team is delighted to announce that Elys Dolan is the illustrator behind 2018’s official poster.
Elys Dolan’s poster features an array of fun, book-loving characters. Eagle-eyed readers will spot some familiar, much-loved characters from her illustrated novel, Knighthood for Beginners, (Oxford University Press, 2017). With its fun design and brilliant attention to detail, Dolan’s poster is sure to catch lots of attention.
#BookGivingDay2018The poster is available to download, from the Book Giving Day website.
Libraries, schools & bookshops are encouraged to download, print and display Elys Dolan’s poster (and soon to be released bookmark and bookplate), to celebrate the love of reading & encourage others to give books to children on International Book Giving Day, 14th February 2018.
“We can’t wait to see Elys Dolan’s poster in the wild, spreading the word about International Book Giving Day. She has done an amazing job, and we’re incredibly grateful for her involvement.”-Emma Perry, #BookGivingDay
#BookGivingDay Illustrator, Elys Dolan
Elys is an author and illustrator based in Cambridge where she studied children’s book illustration. She works predominantly with ink, newfangled digital witchcraft and colored pencils of which she is the proud owner of 178 but can never seem to find a sharpener. When not doing pictures and making things up Elys enjoys growing cacti, working on her PhD about funny picture books and eating excessive amounts of fondant fancies.
Twitter: @ElysDolan
Facebook: ElysDolanIllustration
Instagram: ElysDolan
About International Book Giving Day
International Book Giving Day is a 100% volunteer initiative aimed at increasing children’s access to, and enthusiasm for, books.
Now in its 6th year International Book Giving Day continues to grow from strength to strength reaching places such as Nepal, India, Canada, South Africa, UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Nigeria, Fiji, Czech Republic, USA, Cambodia, Hungary, Philippines and Romania.
On the 14th February, #bookgivingday, participants are encouraged to give books to children,
This can take many forms, the only limit is the imagination. Books have been sent to child refugees in Calais, France; a new library was created in Cape Town, South Africa; in Uganda the Mpambara-Cox Foundation gifted books to children, for many it was the first time they have been given a book of their own. In 2014 Scholastic Australia went to the Melbourne Children’s Hospital and gifted a book to every child. People continue to be creative in so many different ways, all keen to share the love of books.
International Book Giving Day’s focus is on encouraging people worldwide to give a book to a child on February 14th, #bookgivingday
We invite individuals to …
1) gift a book to a friend or family member,
2) leave a book in a waiting room for children to read
3) donate a gently used book to a local library, hospital or shelter or to an organization that distributes used books to children in need internationally.
In addition, we encourage people to support the work of nonprofit organizations (i.e. charities) that work year round to give books to children.
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Experience the magical story of a family of foxes that took up residence right in the front yard of the author and publisher, Valarie Budayr. The Fox Diaries: The Year the Foxes Came to our Garden offers an enthusiastically educational opportunity to observe this fox family grow and learn together.
From digging and hunting to playing and resting, this diary shares a rare glimpse into the private lives of Momma Rennie and her babies. Come watch as they navigate this wildly dangerous but still wonderful world. Great to share with your children or students, The Fox Diaries speaks to the importance of growing and learning both individually and as a family unit. It is a perfect book for story time or family sharing. Not only can you read about the daily rituals of this marvelous fox family, there is an information-packed resource section at the end of the book that includes lots of facts and even a few “fox movies” that you can enjoy with your family. Grab your copy of this beautiful and inspiring book HERE.
January 16, 2018
Talking to God: Prayers for Children from the World’s Religions #ReadYourWorld
We are in full swing getting everything ready for Multicultural Children’s Book Day! It’s not far off now
January 11, 2018
A Modern Way of Retelling Fairy Tales and Classic Children’s Stories
I don’t always appreciate when today’s world tries to put a new spin on something historically “tried and true.” But when it come to offering a Modern Day Retelling of Classic Fairy Tales, I’m all ears!
Over the years I’ve been happy to read and review many beautiful children’s book that are fresh new spins on a family favorite. Anytime we can add “color, light and relevance” in such a way that it makes young readers about a story, I fully support that. Here are some of the enchanting retellings of past stories that I think you will enjoy.
Le Madre Goose by Susan Middleton Elya (Author), Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator)
The itsy arañita
climbed up the water spout.
Down came la lluvia
and washed la araña out.
Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist in this cozy collection. From young Juan Ramón sitting in el rincón to three little gatitos who lost their mitoncitos, readers will be delighted to see familiar characters in vibrant, luminous scenes brimming with fanciful details. I think La Madre Goose will make a playful multicultural addition to every modern bookshelf.
Le Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya (Author), Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator)
The Princess and the Pea gets a fresh twist in this charming bilingual retelling.
El príncipe knows this girl is the one for him, but, as usual, his mother doesn’t agree.
The queen has a secret test in mind to see if this girl is really a princesa.
But the prince might just have a sneaky plan, too . . .
Readers will be enchanted by this Latino twist on the classic story, and captivated by the vibrant art inspired by the culture of Peru.
Wolf Tales: Read and Play Puppet Theater
This is an adorable, brilliant new idea that brings story telling to a fun, interactive level. In this package, you have three stories, all centered around the famous big bad wolf, as well as a stage, props, and different scenes to interchange. The book tells the three stories of Little Red Riding Hood, The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids, and The Three Little Pigs. At the end of each story is a breakdown of how you can frame each scene and what props and back drop you should use when.
I absolutely love this new, interactive book that can get everyone in the family involved. One person read, one be in charge of backdrop, and split up the characters. I wish I’d had something like this as a child!
Sherlock Holmes- The Hounds of Baskervilles
In this installment, Sherlock and his assistant, Dr. Watson, are hired to solve the curse of the The Hound of the Baskervilles. After the lord of the Baskervilles dies of curious circumstances in the moors, his young heir from America comes to take over the care of his ancestral home. Except, it seems, that someone does not want any Baskervilles living on their land. Sir Henry’s life is immediately threatened before he even arrives on his property.
The Cozy Classics series is the brainchild of two brothers, both dads, who were thinking of ways to teach words to their very young children. They hit upon the idea of “the classics” as the basis for their infant primers, and the rest as they say, is history. Read more about these wonderful books here.
Every book in the series is condensed into twelve child-friendly words accompanied by a beautifully hand-felted illustration, which accurately and humorously summarize each books plot.
I think this is where I need to mention that we aren’t talking about “kids classics” but adult classics turned into baby board books. They are simply delightful, captivating, and magnificently retell these age-old classics.
Just released are Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, Moby Dick by Herman Melville, War & Peace by Leo Tolstoy, and Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen.
I know what you’re thinking because I was thinking it too…..how do you adapt these books for babies or small toddlers? Well they do it very well I might add. These incredible and inventive books aren’t just for babies. They are good and great for all ages.
Of course I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the book I co-penned with fellow author, Marilyn Scott-Waters. Enjoy month-by-month activities based on the classic children’s tale, The Secret Garden! A Year in the Secret Garden is a delightful children’s book with over 120 pages, with 150 original color illustrations and 48 activities for your family and friends to enjoy, learn, discover and play with together. Grab your copy ASAP and “meet me in the garden!” http://amzn.to/1DTVnuX
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January 9, 2018
Multilingual Story Books for Kids from Language Lizard
Jump Into a Book has a wonderful Multilingual Story Books for Kids resource to share that comes from a Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) Bronze Sponsor. Language Lizard offers bilingual books in 50+ languages, multilingual audio products, multicultural book sets and more. We are so excited to have them be part of our 1/27/18 online event!
Many of our supporters and readers (for both JIAB and MCBD) request dual language books that consiste of both English and a secondary language of choice. I know from the view point of my own bilingual family that I have spent hours scouring library shelves and bookstores doing the very same thing.
Language Lizard was created by president and founder Anneke Forzani to support multicultural families and educators working in diverse schools by providing and creating resources which fostered inclusive classrooms and confident and compassionate children. To date, Language Lizard offers bilingual books in 50+ languages, multilingual audio products, multicultural book sets & posters, and other resources for diverse classrooms. Teachers may download free multicultural lesson plans at LanguageLizard.com/LessonPlans.htm. You can read more about this innovative diverse book company on the MCBD Medallion Level Sponsorship Page.
I was sent the book Deepak’s Diwali. This very beautiful book with an absolutely engaging story is written in the dual languages of Polish and English.
What an absolute thrill it was to see polish written sharing a Hindu story of celebration. Though I have heard Polish spoken many times, I’ve never seen it written. It is such a fun and engaging activity to sit with a book that I can understand and then look above to see how it shared in a language I don’t know at all. It totally captivated me. I enjoyed discovering what words were similar or different between English and Polish. I never had to worry that I wouldn’t understand the story because there it was.
The story itself Deepak’s Diwali, is a delightful retelling of the ancient Hindu story of Rama, his wife Sita and the demon king, Ravana. No worries though Hanuman the monkey warrior defeats the demon king in the end. Is what makes this story so delightful is that we are front row and center preparing for Diwali. Many things don’t work out as planned such as the sparklers, the fairy lights don’t work, etc……in the end Diwali comes and brings the light to the darkness. In the back of the book are a couple of recipes to make Mango Lassi, a drink and Halwa a yummy sweet. Also there are 4 Rangoli patterns in the back of book for you to make your very own decorative patterns in the front of your house just like Deepak or enjoy drawing and coloring them on a piece of paper.
To find out more about this book and what languages it comes in please go to their website.
Click on this specific title and you will see a full description along with the languages it is translated into. The books are well thought out and have a very high quality about them.
More About This Great Resource
Language Lizard has a large selection of dual language books in English plus over 50 languages. Even if you are not a dual language family, it is such an easy and entertaining way to explore other cultures, languages, and literary. It expands our minds and bridges culture while learning new stories and languages into our awareness. It’s helps children welcome and appreciate diversity.
Many people are immigrants to the US or the grandparents are immigrants to the US. By using dual language books it helps promote the home language and culture. Dual language books also help students and families from non-English speaking households to feel more welcome.
Along with dual language books with a wide variety of stories and reading levels, Language Lizard has consulted with teachers to provide lesson plans.
From their brochure:
“Worried about not being able to read or pronounce the words of the second language in the book ?Something very exciting is that Language Lizard has an award winning device called the Penal Audio recorder. It brings sound to paper. Penal is an award-winning digital audio pen that promotes reading, speaking and listening for a diverse student population. PENpal supports differentiated instruction and inclusiveness. Listen to content in many languages by simply touching the pen to interactive books, charts, labels and other learning resource. Record your own narrative, music or sound effect with Recordable Labels. ”
Language Lizard has also created many PENpal Products and exclusive interactive sets in many languages.
I also thing it is exceptionally unique that they have special Multilingual Posters for classrooms with topics like way to say welcome to the class, thank you and hello? Check them out here.
The languages they offer their books and products in are: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian,Czech, Farsi,French,German,Greek,Gujarati,Haitian-Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish,Lithuanian,Malayalam,Nepali,Panjabi,Polish,Portuguese,Romanian,Russian,Scottish Gaelic, Shona,Somali,Spanish,Swahili,analog,Tamil,Thai,Turkish,Twi.Urdu,Vietnamese,Welsh,Yoruba
I know so many of you will be beyond thrilled to have discovered Language Lizard. Once again I thank them for sponsoring Multicultural Children’s Book Day and for providing impeccable resources supporting bi-lingual and multilingual families and classrooms.
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