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For those who have always wanted to say things like "Mi madre es una gallina" ("My mother is a hen") or "Los zorrillos huelen mal" ("Skunks smell bad"), this book is the answer to your dreams! After all, who wouldn't want to learn Spanish from the Cat in the Hat? From "The cat runs AHEAD--El gato corre ADELANTE" to "Galloping ZEBRAS--CEBRAS galopando," simple (and occasionally silly) English words and phrases are translated into Spanish, accompanied by the familiar Dr. Seussesque full-color cartoon drawings. For each letter there are several pages of illustrated terms, each separated into a box with a word in English, a picture, a sentence in English with the featured word in uppercase letters, and a translation of the sentence in Spanish, similarly highlighted. An easy pronunciation guide follows the A-through-Z dictionary for anyone who wants to go further and learn to speak as well as read Spanish. This is a tremendously fun and surprisingly useful glimpse into another language that can be used by parents and teachers introducing Spanish to English-speaking children or introducing English to Spanish-speaking children. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Educational fun!
We are having so much fun with this book. We bought it for our 5 year old daughter but the whole family is enjoying it. It keeps the fun in learning another language.

A Classic
The Seuss Spanish dictionary is a charmer; classic Seuss illustrations are great for the imagination. The fact that this book is educational is a bonus. A child of any age will learn something from it, toddler to college-bound.

Great for kids learning Spanish
I recently began teaching Spanish to 4th graders, and they love this book. There's practically a fight for that book when they have the chance to look up words! The illustrations are very appealing, and I like the fact that it gives full sentences; this can really help students who are learning Spanish grammar. Since the book does use full sentences, though, it's important that they begin reading it with someone who has experience in Spanish--this will help them to understand how the sentences are constructed, identify individual words, and recognize conjugated and infinitive verbs. Highly recommended for any elementary students learning Spanish.

Treasured Favorite!
An absolute must for your child's library! I just purchased my second copy because my first was over 20 years old and falling apart! It's a fun way to learn basic Spanish vocabulary (not really for grammar) for a child or even an adult.The illustrations are fantastic-very,very cute. Worth every penny.

amazing
Believe it or not, our 18 month old son loves this book. As a fluke, I thought that I would check it out of the library so that I could pick up a few Spanish words to teach myself and then him. However, it has become one of his favorite books; he loves the familiar pictures (from other Dr. Seuss/Eastman collaborations) and hearing the words of another language tickles his funny bone..a lot. This book will now be an essential part of our library. ... Read more

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the best picture dictionary ever
This is the best and easiest to use Spanish-Englishpicture dictionaryaround.The pages are full of numbered pictures along with both words. Theindex is alphabetized by the Spanish words. The child looks up the Spanishword in the index, finds the corresponding picture number, and goes to thatnumbered picture. My monolingual students quickly learn to find the wordthey need. ... Read more

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Inspired by the centuries-old paper-cut technique, five proverbs are strikingly illustrated with intricate details and fitting styles.Each carries a message that is universal and timeless, especially for the children of today.Readers are not only brought into a world of intriguing Chinese folktales, but ate immersed in the traditional wisdom embedded in each story.

Written bilingually, the text clearly conveys the essence of five important values."The Lazy Frmer" wishes to achieve something without any effort."The Musician and the Water Buffalo" stresses the need to speak to someone in a manner he or she can understand."The Crane and the Clam" tells how a third party can benefit from a quarrel between two people."An Old Horse" encourages us to value the wisdom of an experienced elder."The Dragon Lover" portrays the psychological reaction we all have, at one time or another, to cover up our fears. ... Read more

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A skillful mix of English and Spanish adds a special flair to this lively, rhythmic picture book. It's non-stop fun when eight animal friends-ocho animales-head out to the market to find their supper. There's queso for the mouse, leche for the cat, and much more. And when all of the animals are fed, it's off to the baile to dance the night away! Brought to life with Lee Chapman's bold illustrations, this is a great way to introduce young readers to a new language, as well as a great tool to help Spanish-speakers learn English.

"An engaging choice for early readers." (Booklist) ... Read more

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"Mommy, read it AGAIN !"
Woo Woo! And away we go to town, with a Spanish lesson on the side. Puerta Vallarta artist Lee Chapman does a wonderful job painting for the "small canvas" of each page. His whimsical style is one that both children and parents will enjoy.

Spectacular
What a wonderful book for introducing young children to another language. After reading just a few times, my son was started using the Spanish vocabulary in the book. It is particularly brilliant since English is married to the Spanish words such that the meaning of the Spanish words is clear from the context. We love it

Your child will be bilingual!!
This is a charming book that your child will love! Our three year old daughter begs us to read it to her each night and enjoys practicing the spanish words in the story. The illustrations in the book are vibrant and fun to look at and the english/spanish translations are not intimidating. After checking it out at the library a few times we decided to make it our own.

Eight Animals On The Town Is A Festive Frolic
Eight Animals On The Town Is A Festive Frolic for children and adults. "Frog hops along, hungry for flies. 'Moscas,' says Rana, 'economy size.'" You can't help but laugh as the mouse, cat, dog, bird, frog, horse, cow, and pig purchase the ingredients for their feast and later dance the night away. This is one of my son's favorite books. We both love the amusing illustrations - a horse dancing and playing maracas - a bird wearing sneakers riding on the back of a cow - a pig driving a car. The glossary at the back of the book provides english translation and pronunciation for all of the spanish words. Eight Animals On The Town makes learning fun.

Learning Spanish is fun!
Susan Middleton Elya has done it again, only better! We enjoyed her first book, Say Hola to Spanish, but this one takes the cake. We learn about eight (ocho) animals (animales) and their trip to the market. The book does an excellent job of using rhyme to tell the story. Each animal is assigned a number and a food item. As they travel to market, we learn the Spanish names for the animals, their number, and the food they choose. The back of the book contains a glossary and a pronunciation guide which was a great help. My 3 year old loves it! We read it over and over and are learning a lot in the process. A must read for anyone wanting to learn simple Spanish words! ... Read more

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Little readers will love learning new words as they follow Dora and Boots to the beach, the farm, and even the circus in this bilingual adventure. A pull-tab on the bottom of each spread allows the reader to transform the English words to Spanish words in an instant! ... Read more

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Review of English version
As a Spanish teacher, I have used the English version of this book, _Froggy Gets Dressed_, with my own translations, as a story for the classroom and with a little neighbor. The tale always delights children and in the classroom, it serves as a meaningful and fun way to introduce or review clothing words. (Once students have heard the story, watch them wiggle in anticipation of the moment when Froggy's mother calls out a particularly embarrassing oversight in Froggy's preparations to go play in the snow!) A translation as good as this one is said to be can only enhance the story's value and fun for children. ... Read more

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Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) this adventure down the Amazon is filled with flora and fauna of the region. Two wildlife hunters on safari (really photographers trying to save the rainforest) glimpse native creatures and the native creatures spy them in return. Lush language and watercolor images. ... Read more

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Bright colorful book that children will enjoy
"On the Banks of the Amazon" takes the reader out for a day with two photographers as they travel along the edge of the Amazon River. They encounter howler monkeys, poison dart frogs, an anaconda, parrots, caiman and other animals. Detailed full-page illustrations keep a child's interest well and support the reading material. It is a well-done bilingual book written in English and Spanish for children about seven to ten years old. "On the Banks of the Amazon" is a recommended children's book.

bilingual adventure!
Written in alternating English & Spanish, ON THE BANKS OF THE AMAZON/EN LAS ORILLAS DEL AMAZONAS will take you & your children into the rainforest of South America where glorious animals of all different shapes & sizes will entrance you.

Great illustrations by Elizabeth Driessen -- energetic, colorful & mesmerizing.

Rebeccasreads highly recommends this & any book published by Raven Tree Press for lively bilingual stories about life on Mother Earth. ... Read more

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Great for beginners
I've flirted with the notion of taking classes to learn Spanish for years. After reading "Mi Casa", I'm actually making arrangements to do so!

"My House" is told in English, with Spanish text written underneath. Each page has household items listed in English and Spanish, an easy way for kids to learn basic words that are easy to retain. Each page also has a basic sentence (e.g.: "This is my house"/"Esta es mi casa"). Great for adults, too! A wonderful addition to any library. ... Read more

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Not appealing, not anything..........
This book was at times dull and boring, often put me to sleep during my Spanish class. I guess the parts dealing with the battles were alright, but the weddings and dialogue were horendous. ... Read more

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My boys say: "Cool!"
"This is pretty good" from two middle school boys is a terrific review for a foreign language book.It's best with the cassette tape so you can practice correct pronunciation.Packed full of useful vocabularyand phrases, this book's cartoon drawings and mystery story glide youeasily yet thoroughly through French grammar.Great for middle schoolthrough adult - best we've found.

Magnificent
This book is the greatest book for childern and teenagers.It helps you learn the word by looking at the picture and you can use it any time you want. Even if you are in your second year of High School.Even theteachers like it for its creativity.

This book helped me in school
This book really helped me. What I like is that you follow a storyline and at the same time you learn a lot of French. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to speak French. ... Read more

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What happens when a small girl suddenly starts turning green, as green as a cilantro leaf, and grows to be fifty feet tall? She becomes Super Cilantro Girl, and can overcome all obstacles, that’s what! Esmeralda Sinfronteras is the winning super-hero in this effervescent tale about a child who flies huge distances and scales tall walls in order to rescue her mom. Award-winning writer Juan Felipe Herrera taps into the wellsprings of his imagination to address and transform the concerns many first-generation children have about national borders and immigrant status. Honorio Robledo Tapia has created brilliant images and landscapes that will delight all children. ... Read more

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An excellent bilingual Spanish/English text
Super Cilantro Girl is an excellent bilingual Spanish/English text which brings a new heroine to life and spices the account with Honorio Robledo Tapia's drawings. A young girl seeks to keep her family together and uses a bunch of cilantro leaves and a wish to rescue her mother, who is being held at the Mexican border. A fine story of courage evolves. ... Read more

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Even if you've never spoken German before, this exciting pack of stories, songs, games, and parent information will provide hours of entertainment while building language skills that will last a lifetime. Store everything in this handy suitcase and take it wherever you go! ... Read more

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Better than I expected
I purchased this set for my daughters ages 6 and 10. They love it. The story is cute, the books are clear and the flashcards are very nice. There are several blank wipe off flashcards included so you can make your own. After using this set the first time my daughters where able to repeat parts of the story and understand what it meant. There are other story and tape sets that go along with this set, they are equally as good. ... Read more

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Here's an easy and informal language-teaching book intended especially for families with younger children. The book dramatizes a day in the lives of children, starting as they wake up in the morning and concluding that night at bedtime. More than 400 cartoon-style illustrations reinforce vocabulary retention and clarify meanings. Boys and girls pick up new words, phrases, and language skills as they are guided from their bedrooms (toys, clothing, numbers) and through the house (names of family members, rooms, furniture). In the kitchen they learn Spanish words for appliances and foods. Outdoors and down the street, they pick up words for workers, cars, trucks, buses, and more. At school they discover Spanish words for objects in the playground and classroom. Back home again and ready for dinner, they learn more Spanish words until bedtime. ... Read more

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El sol es de oro
la luna es de plata
y las estrellitas
son de hoja de lata.

The sun's a gold medallion.
The moon's a silver ball.
The little stars are only tin;
I love them best of all.

Here is a groundbreaking bilingual collection of traditional rhymes that celebrates childhood and Spanish and Latin American heritage. From playing dress up to making tortillas, and from rising at daybreak to falling asleep, these joyful rhymes are sure to delight young readers.

Passed down from generation to generation, the twenty-nine rhymes included have been lovingly selected by distinguished authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy. English adaptations by Alice Schertle capture the spirit of each rhyme and have a charm all their own. Accompanied by enchanting illustrations by Spanish artist Viví Escrivá, this collection is destined to become a beloved classic for children already familiar with the rhymes as well as those encountering them for the first time.

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Sweet and endearing
Since my infant twins are Cuban-American, I have been looking for children's books that will teach them Spanish while also teaching them a bit of their heritage. This collection of Latin American nursery rhymes brings together a collection of sweet rhymes that also appear in English. I'm always interested to see how the translator of this work chose to translate the rhymes. Often, the translations are not word for word, so sometimes I feel like I am reading a new rhyme. The adaptations are as interesting as the original ones. The illustrations are as pretty as the rhymes. I will save this book for my twins to give to their children one day. ... Read more

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Entertaining songs in Spanish teach conjugations of high frequency verbs in the present, preterit, and future tenses, including irregular verbs. The accompanying lyrics/activity book includes interesting exercises. ... Read more

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Good introduction to Goldilocks
My toddler loves reading "Ricitos de Oro," and now "reads" it to herself using the different voices of the bears. The translation isn't perfect, but it is a nice simple story. As she is getting older, she is curious to hear the story in English and Spanish, so it is nice to have both versions on the same page.

Reply to incorrect translation
I just read a review of this book saying that "high" was incorrectly translated to "dura" and "low" to "blanda". I have this book and noticed that the author does not use high and low to describe the chairs in English but uses "hard" and "soft", which are translated correctly to Spanish using the adjectives "dura" and "blanda".

This book retells the classic story with few differences from the classic story many of us grew up with. The illustrations are a little boring and don't stand out.

My 3 year old calls it E-Locks
My 3 year old asks me to read this over and over again. He loves to here the voices of the respective bears Mama, Papa or Baby bear. It is concisely written and easy for someone with a moderate understanding of Spanish to read. My only criticism is that part of the translation is incorrect. "High" is translated as "dura". and "low" is translated as "blanda". These translations are both incorrect. ... Read more

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a wonderful lesson
Having recently adopted a beautiful toddler from China, we have purchased all the books by this author to start teaching her (and ourselves) a little Chinese. The author has a lovely style of teaching the pictures behind the pictograms. A great book (as are all by this author)!

Fun Book!
This book will allow my Chinese-Vietnamese students to share their writing and culture with other students in my class. It allows me to understand the written Chinese language better myself. Excellent!

Wonderful book for children curious about Chinese writing
By drawing pictures in the sand a mother teachers her young son how to write Chinese characters. This is a marvelous idea, reminding us how thousands of years ago Chinese people took sticks and scratched pictures in the mud, thus inventing the very first Chinese characters. In this book we learn how to draw the characters for the words "person," "big," "small,""sky,""water," "mountain," "sand," "woman," "child" and "good." Through beautiful cut paper illustrations we can easily see the similarities between characters and real life objects. Huy Voun Lee is the talented writer and illustrator of two other books in this series - "In the Park" and "In the Snow." I highly recommend all three.

a fun book for kids
Lee, a native of Cambodia, creates a children's book that explains some Chinese language characters, characters that look like what they mean. Xiao Ming and his mother go to the beach, where Xiao Ming likes to draw Chinese characters in the sand with a stick. Xiao Ming and the reader learn 10 characters. One character is introduced per double page. They are drawn and explained, and for each character, the illustration matches the character. "Person", for example (ren/wren), looks like a person walking down a beach, right foot leading one's left. "Big", (da/dah), looks like person but with an additional horizontal line, or a person on his back with outstretched arms and legs (and thus the illustration of a person lying in the sand). The word for "sky" follows later. It adds another horizontal line to person and big, as if something is sheltering the person. Seven other words are learned ending with "Good" (hao/how), which looks remarkably like a mother holding her child at the beach. Mandarin pronunciations are used.

a gorgeous book
my daughter from China and I love all the books written by this author. This is the best one and we share it with anyone who visits us at the beach. We practice making Chinese symbols in the sand ourselves. ... Read more