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Arriba Up, Abajo Down at the Boardwalk
Written & illustrated by Karl Beckstrand
“Highly recommended” - Midwest Book Review
An activity book that teaches opposites in Spanish and English; it has full text and a pronunciation guide in both languages. Set at the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California, USA, Arriba Up includes finding and counting activities and vivid illustrations for language comprehension (ages 2 years & up).
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Bad Bananas - A Story Cookbook for Kids
Written & illustrated by Karl Beckstrand
“Eccentric, humorous illustrations … inspired … fresh … extremely funny … Delicious, healthy and kid friendly … recipes” – Midwest Book Review
Bad Bananas is a wisecracking family activity book on the short (shelf) life of a bunch of bruisers--with 7 easy, yummy recipes for children to make with the family. Low-sugar treats include banana muffins, cookies, smoothies & pancakes (more recipes here). Bad Bananas facilitates tasty, funny, hands-on fun (ages 4 - 12). Paperback.
$14.95
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Crumbs on the Stairs / Migas en las escaleras - A Mystery
Written & illustrated by Karl Beckstrand
"This is an adorable mystery book for children of all ages. A delightful story and wonderfully illustrated. We are using it to expose our children to Spanish, but it would be excellent for students learning English as a second language." - Patti LeBaron, CA
WHERE did all the crumbs come from? WHY are there crumbs on the stairs? WHO is dropping crumbs everywhere?! A multicultural children's activity book with full text and pronunciation guide in both English and Spanish, Crumbs on the Stairs has counting and finding activities, simple words for early readers, and vivid illustrations to aid language learning at any age (2 years & up). Paperback.
$14.95
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She Doesn't Want the Worms / Ella No Quiere Los Gusanos - A Mystery
Written & illustrated by Karl Beckstrand
“Delightful book … humorous rhyming text … bright illustrations” – Ana Rodriguez for School Library Journal
An activity book about a girl who responds to some unusual gifts--that happen to be alive—She Doesn’t Want the Worms has text and a pronunciation guide in both English and Spanish. It includes finding and counting activities and vivid illustrations of animals and insects for language comprehension (ages 3 years & up). Paperback.
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Sounds in the House / Sonidos en la casa - A Mystery
Written & illustrated by Karl Beckstrand
"... A perfect combination of plot and picture ... a big-eyed dog ... faces his fears head-on ... you will find yourself smiling at every page ... Delightful." - Crystie Cook, Poet
Have you ever been scared by strange noises—sounds that seem to happen all by themselves? What could be causing those squeaks and bumps? Nothing to fear, there’s only fun here! Sounds in the House is a rollicking picture book that shows the causes of those creaks and bumps that scare young and old on dark nights—a comical bedtime story on fear, courage and friendship. It has full text and a pronunciation guide in both English & Spanish, plus vivid illustrations to aid language comprehension (ages 3 & up). Paperback.
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I, Astronaut
hardcover She reads about space. She admires the planets through her telescope. Now, our astronaut heroine is ready to journey to the stars and visit her celestial friends. This visually stunning book artfully depicts the wonders of space, from sun and moon to comets and constellations. Traveling through a vast and friendly universe, the astronaut embraces her unique place in it—and the joy of spending time with those she loves on earth as well as in the heavens. Written and illustrated by Maria Espluga. This book is part of the “I Want to Be…” series, winner of the Chicago Book Clinic Book and Media Show Best in Show Award.
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I, Ballerina
hardcover When you dance, you can be anyone or anything you please. And you can go wherever your imagination takes you! I, Ballerina depicts the infinite characters and stories that can be expressed creatively through dance. Propelled by the young ballerina’s imagination, with visuals that cleverly incorporate elements of stage and costume design, this delightful book captures the magic and fun of performance in a simple story and whimsical, color-drenched illustrations. A wonderful message that speaks to the performer in all of us! Written and illustrated by Maria Espluga. This book is part of the “I Want to Be…” series, winner of the Chicago Book Clinic Book and Media Show Best in Show Award, and is also the winner of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards Gold Medal for Spanish Language Book.
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I, Farmer
hardcover Winter is over; now it is time to make the earth come alive again! Join a young farmer through the seasons as he sows and reaps a colorful bounty from the land, taking time to appreciate the beauty of nature, care for the animals on the farm, spend time with family, rest and play! Simple, beautiful illustrations help tell this gentle story about the life of a farmer, the abundant goodness of nature, the rewards of hard work and the pride of a job well done. Written and illustrated by Maria Espluga. This book is part of the “I Want to Be…” series, winner of the Chicago Book Clinic Book and Media Show Best in Show Award.
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I, Sailor
hardcover A young man, determined to be a sailor like his father and grandfather before him, gathers his traveling companions and sets sail for adventure upon the ocean that awaits at his doorstep. Travel alongside our hero as he navigates through one magical moment after another at sea, finally returning home to the ones he loves. Presented with colorful and charmingly detailed illustrations, I, Sailor explores the beauty and majesty of the ocean and its inhabitants, and reminds us all to enjoy the journey as we accomplish our dreams. Written and illustrated by Maria Espluga. This book is part of the “I Want to Be…” series, winner of the Chicago Book Clinic Book and Media Show Best in Show Award.
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Lola
hardcover Come and meet Lola, a very special chicken that will capture the hearts of children of all ages! Every day, all the chickens on the chicken farm clamor to be chosen by the rooster to sit next to him. Except for one… Lola. She’s not like the other chickens, and when the rooster picks her one fine day, she refuses and leaves the farm in search of true love. Share the engaging illustrations and heartwarming story of “Lola” with your children and give them an important lesson in being true to themselves and not settling for less than their heart’s desire. Written and illustrated by Loufane. Winner of the Chicago Book Clinic Book and Media Show Award of Excellence in the Children’s Picture Book category.
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Farmer Duck
by Martin Waddell; illustrated by Helen Oxenbury There once was a duck who had the bad luck to live with a lazy farmer. While the duck worked, the farmer lay in bed - until one day the other animals decided to take action! Winner of the Smarties Book Prize for 1991. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Malayalam, Nepali, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Ages: 2-7; Paperback. "Exceptional ... a book to linger over. Martin Waddell's text is simple and spare but it carries a powerful message." - Children's Book of the Year "Marvellously expressiver pictures and a satisfying text make this the outstanding picture book of the year." - The Sunday Times
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Fox Fables
Retold by Dawn Casey; Illustrated by Jago A perfect introduction to traditional fables. In the first clever fable, Fox invites Crane to tea but gives her a flat dish so she can't eat any food. When it is Crane's turn to invite Fox, what dish does she use? In the second Chinese fable, King of the Jungle, Tiger thinks he is the king of the jungle but can Fox fool him to save his own skin? Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Scottish Gaelic, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Ages: 4-9; Paperback. "The perfect introduction to traditional fables brought to life with magical illustrations and lively read-aloud text." - Wendy Cooling, Children's Book Consultant
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Animals
Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature numbers, colors, animals, fruit, home, and vegetables. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child’s perfect introduction to exploring other languages.
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Colors
Illustrated by Hakan San Borteçin Part of Milet’s new board book series, My First Bilingual Book – Colors features a two-page spread on each featured colour, with a large image on the right and four smaller images on the left of objects in that color. The images are photographs embellished with illustration, so they are fresh and creative but still simple and clear. Below each image is the word for the object in English and the second language in large, bold text. Children can explore the concept of colors while they learn the words for objects around them in two languages. The book is ideal for home as well as classroom and can be enjoyed by children on their own or in groups. Featuring a sturdy board book format, My First Bilingual Book is an enjoyable and educational bilingual resource for young children.
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Fruit
Illustrated by Hakan San Borteçin Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature numbers, colors, animals, fruit, home, and vegetables. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child’s perfect introduction to exploring other languages.
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Vegetables
Illustrated by Hakan San Borteçin Guaranteed to enrich a toddler’s vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature numbers, colors, animals, fruit, home, and vegetables. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child’s perfect introduction to exploring other languages.
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
by Ebenor Attard; illustrated by Richard Holland A long time ago on a cold night in Arabia, Ali Baba noticed something very strange as he gathered firewood in the light of the full moon. A rumbling sound, like thunder, came not from the sky but from beneath the earth.. Richard Holland's brilliant use of collage captures the essence of this classic tale. Great story for exploring folktales from around the world. 32 pages full colour. Available in English with: Arabic, Albanian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Kurdish, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Shona, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 5-9; Paperback and Hardback (depends on language).
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Augustus and His Smile
by Catherine Rayner Augustus the tiger was sad. He had lost his smile. So he did a HUGE tigery stretch, and set off to find it. He passes shiny insects, birds, mountains, fish and gets caught up in a rainstorm...A remarkable book which celebrates the beauty of the world. Winner of the Best New Illustrator Award in the Booktrust Early Years Awards 2006. Shortlisted for the Cilip Kate Greenaway Medal 2007. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Simplified, Czech, Farsi, French, Haitian-Creole, Hindi, Irish, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh. Ages: 2-6 Paperback "…a gorgeously illustrated tale about a tiger that sets off in search of his lost smile – it’s prefect for keen little listeners." - Practical Parenting "…the real star of this impressive debut is the illustration. Page for page, this has a better feeling for tigerishness of a tiger – how it swims and climbs and makes a HUGE tigery stretch than a whole chapter of natural history books… This will make children care." – The Independent
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Brrmm! Let's Go!
by Julie Kingdon; illustrated by Leo Broadley Children from around the world introduce the different forms of transport that they use. Trucks, trains, tuk-tuks, gondolas... Follow along as the text races through China, Russia, Egypt and more! This book is part of the "Our Lives, Our World" series, which explores the rich diversity of children's lives and develops a worldwide perspective. Other titles in the series include Goal! Let's Play and Yum! Let's Eat! Available in English with: Arabic, Bengali, Traditional Chinese, Czech, French, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Urdu. Ages 2-6 Paperback
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Buri and the Marrow
by Henriette Barkow; illustrated by Lizzie Finlay In this famous Bengali story, an old woman travels through the forest to meet her daughter. On her way she meets a fox, a tiger and a lion - and they all want to eat her! Buri tells them to wait until she returns, when she'll be nice and fat. When it is time to go home, her daughter thinks of a plan to outwit the tiger and the lion. But will the fox be fooled? Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Traditional, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Panjabi, Polish, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 3-7; Paperback. "...clever and amusing...the illustrations by Lizzie Finlay are a delight, full of expression and colour and with lots of talking points." - School Librarian "the text and illustrations are well matched and the book would lend itself to bilingual storytelling." - Books for Keeps
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The Elves and the Shoemaker
by Henriette Barkow; Illustrated by Jago Swish, swish! They sewed. Tap, Tap! They hammered in the nails. Their little fingers worked so fast that the shoemaker could hardly believe his eyes... who are the secret helpers that come in the night? Grimm's classic tale is magically retold and richly illustrated by the award winning team that made Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified with Pinyin, English Only, Farsi, French, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 4-8; Paperback.
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Farmer Duck
by Martin Waddell; illustrated by Helen Oxenbury There once was a duck who had the bad luck to live with a lazy farmer. While the duck worked, the farmer lay in bed - until one day the other animals decided to take action! Winner of the Smarties Book Prize for 1991. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Malayalam, Nepali, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Ages: 2-7; Paperback. "Exceptional ... a book to linger over. Martin Waddell's text is simple and spare but it carries a powerful message." - Children's Book of the Year "Marvellously expressiver pictures and a satisfying text make this the outstanding picture book of the year." - The Sunday Times
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Fox Fables
Retold by Dawn Casey; Illustrated by Jago A perfect introduction to traditional fables. In the first clever fable, Fox invites Crane to tea but gives her a flat dish so she can't eat any food. When it is Crane's turn to invite Fox, what dish does she use? In the second Chinese fable, King of the Jungle, Tiger thinks he is the king of the jungle but can Fox fool him to save his own skin? Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Scottish Gaelic, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Ages: 4-9; Paperback. "The perfect introduction to traditional fables brought to life with magical illustrations and lively read-aloud text." - Wendy Cooling, Children's Book Consultant
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Giant Turnip
by Henriette Barkow; illustrated by Richard Johnson This traditional story is set in an inner city school where the children have grown an enormous turnip! How can they pull it out? First the boys try and then the girls but the turnip will not move. They all try together but the turnip still will not budge. Can Larry save the day? Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Italian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Yoruba. Ages: 3-8; Paperback.
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Goal! Let's Play!
by Joe Marriott; illustrated by Algy Craig Hall Discover some of the world's best loved games and sports. Whether swimming in Nigeria, running in France, or camel racing in Dubai, children will be inspired to join in the action. This book is part of the "Our Lives, Our World" series, which explores the rich diversity of children's lives and develops a worldwide perspective. Other titles in the series include Brmmm! Let's Go! and Yum! Let's Eat! Available in English with: Arabic, Bengali, Traditional Chinese, Czech, French, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Urdu. Ages 2-6; Paperback.
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
by Kate Clynes; illustrated by Louise Daykin "Stop Goldilocks, go back home! Woods aren't safe when you're all alone!" But Goldilocks doesn't listen to the warning, she just walks through the woods until she comes to the bears' house with steaming bowls of porridge. Wonderfully retold in a unique style with gorgeous cuddly illustrations. An irresistible addition to any collection. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 4-8; Paperback.
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Goose Fables
Retold by Shaun Chatto; Illustrated by Jago This book includes two well known fables in one book wittily retold by Shaun Chatto and gloriously illustrated by Jago. Aesop’s The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg, set in a Europe of times gone by, explores humankind’s greed. By contrast, in the Buddhist fable Tortoise and the Geese, can the tortoise stop talking long enough to fly south with his friends the Geese Brothers? Available in English with: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Farsi, French, Hebrew, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovakian, Somali, Spanish and Urdu. Ages: 4-9; Paperback.
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I Took the Moon for a Walk
by Carolyn Curtis; illustrated by Alison Jay Follow the magical adventure of a young boy who goes exploring with his friend, the Moon. I Took the Moon for a Walk combines lyrical verse with detailed illustrations, creating a dramatic backdrop for this imaginative journey. Readers will marvel at the serene beauty of the world at night. At the end of the story, readers can discover facts about the passage of the moon across the sky and its influence on our lives. There is also a page about nocturnal creatures. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Simplified, Chinese-Traditional, Czech, Farsi, French, Haitian-Creole, Hindi, Irish, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh. Ages: 3-8; Paperback. "I Took the Moon for a Walk is ideal for shared reading…In a magical adventure, a little boy walks across a rural landscape, the moon beside him, with neighbourhood dogs supplying a choir. Moon’s eye, and worm’s eye perspectives free the viewer to roll, bowl, rise, fall and float effortlessly with the main participants." - Times Educational Supplement
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Isis and Osiris
by Dawn Casey; illustrated by Nilesh Mistry The beloved King Osiris is murdered by his jealous brother Set and his casket thrown into the Nile. Queen Isis searches all over Egypt to find his body and set his spirit free. Osiris becomes ruler over the Land of the Dead where Egyptians longed to journey after they died. Isis and Osiris were the most popular of Egyptian deities. The Egyptian burial rites were based upon this story which describes how the first mummy was created. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Traditional, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 7-11; Paperback.
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Keeping Up with Cheetah
by Lindsay Camp; illustrated by Jill Newton When Cheetah decides he needs a friend who can run as fast as he can, Hippo is left in the dust. This is a tale about valuing your friends. It is a great starting point for exploring the nature of friendship with young children. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hungarian, Irish, Kurdish, Lithuanian, Nepali, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh. Ages: 2-7; Paperback.
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Lima's Red Hot Chili
by David Mills; illustrated by Derek Brazell Take one little hungry girl, six different tempting foods and one shiny delicious red hot chilli. One big bite into the chilli results in a spectacular display of fireworks. Mom, dad, aunt and grandad all come to help but Lima's mouth is still too hot. Who can rescue her? Derek Brazell's artwork for this book was selected for the Best of British Illustration by the Association of Illustrators. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Ages: 3-8; Paperback. "This story is particularly successful in the way it introduces children to a variety of different foods." - Nursery World
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Lion Fables
by Jan Ormerod; Illustrated by Jan Ormerod This book contains two lovely fables children will enjoy. In Aesop's 'The Lion and the Mouse' Lion spares the life of the little mouse never thinking that one day the mouse might save his life. In the Tibetan fable 'The Hare's Revenge', Hare is fed up with the bullying Lion and finds a way to outwit him. Jan Ormerod's warm retelling and evocative illustration make Lion Fables a wonderful addition to any classroom. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified with Pinyin, English Only, Farsi, French, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 4-9; Paperback.
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Li's Chinese New Year
by Fang Wang; illustrated by Jennifer Corfield It's nearly the New Year and Li can't figure out what animal he's going to be in the special school assembly. Will he be a fierce tiger or a strong ox? And what year will his new cousin be born in? Find each of the 12 zodiac animals on your way through the story and discover facts and activities relating to the festival at the back of the book. Available in English with: Arabic, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, French, Japanese, Polish, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese. Ages: 3-8; Paperback.
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Listen, Listen
by Phillis Gershator; illustrated by Alison Jay Learn about the seasons and discover sights and sounds of nature-from summer's sizzling sun to winter's crunching snow. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Irish, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh. Ages: 2-5; Paperback.
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Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat
by L. R. Hen; illustrated by Jago Winner of the UK National Literacy Association's Wow! Award 2006 (for best children's titles). Little Red Hen finds some grains of wheat but when she asks the cat, the dog and the goose to help her plant them, they are all too busy. When Little Red Hen has finally grown the wheat, harvested it, turned it into flour and baked it into bread the others are only to willing to help her eat it - but will she let them? The gentle repetition and humorous second story unfolding in the illustrations makes this a joyful retelling of the classic fable. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Croatian, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Shona, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Ages: 3-8 Paperback.
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Marek and Alice's Christmas
by Jolanta Starek-Corile; illustrated by Priscilla Lamont It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is getting ready. But why does prababcia bring some hay and grandmother set an extra place at the table? Part of our "Celebration" series, this story explores the way people celebrate different festivals around the world. There are recipes and activities in this beautifully illustrated book that takes us to the heart of Christmas in Poland. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, Welsh. Ages: 3-8; Paperback.
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My Daddy is a Giant
by Carl Norac; illustrated by Ingrid Godon My daddy is a giant. When I want to cuddle him, I have to climb a ladder. He might sneeze like a hurricane and make the ground shake when he runs, but this daddy is a gentle giant. He loves his little boy with all his heart. A book for every little boy who knows he has the best daddy in the world. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Shona, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Ages: 1-5; Paperback and Hardback (depends on language).
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Nita Goes To Hospital
by Henriette Barkow; illustrated by Chris Petty Nita breaks her leg and needs to be brave when she is taken to hospital. Chis Petty's beautifully made models in plasticine will help to ease children's fears and prepare them for their first hospital visit. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Ages: 4-8; Paperback.
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Pandora's Box
by Henriette Barkow; illustrated by Diana Mayo This famous Greek myth tells the story of the creation of life on earth and the loss of innocence. Pandora, created by Zeus, is given the gifts of the gods and sent to earth where Epimetheus falls in love with her. Zeus gives them a box which must not be opened. Pandora, having been given the gift of curiosity, opens the box and unleashes suffering into the world. This story is retold with stunning illustrations that progressively depict the forthcoming doom. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Italian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 7-11; Paperback.
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The Pied Piper
by Henriette Barkow; illustrated by Roland Dry Rats! Big rats, small rats, young rats and old rats! Enter a mysterious stranger... This sensitive retelling of the famous Pied Piper legend raises many moral and social issues as well as inspiring drama and music. Roland Dry's beautiful paintings capture the authentic atmosphere of time and place. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 4-8; Paperback.
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Sahir Goes To The Dentist
by Chris Petty; illustrated by Chris Petty When Sahir loses a tooth, Dad arranges a visit to the dentist where he has a model made of his teeth. Yasmin has a small hole in a tooth, so goes to see the denstist as well. Both children learn valuable lessons about how to care for their teeth. Chris Petty's wonderful plasticine models bring a visit to the Dentist to life. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kurdish, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 4-8; Paperback.
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Tom and Sofia Start School
by Henriette Barkow; illustrated by Priscilla Lamont The first day at school is an enormous step for every child. Sofia is excited and can't wait to go to the big school like her sister. But Tom is worried: Will he get lost in the big school? Will he make any friends? Join Tom & Sofia in finding out about the fun and fears of the first few days in school. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kurdish, Malayalam, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 4-8; Paperback.
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Walking Through The Jungle
by Debbie Harter; illustrated by Debbie Harter Join this fearless young explorer as she discovers the different animals and terrains in the world... and makes it home for supper, safe and sound! Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Italian, Panjabi, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 2-5; Paperback. "Rhyme, rhythm and repetitive structure ensure that children will soon learn the pages... by heart and will be happy to join in." - Child Education
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What Shall We Do With the Boo Hoo Baby?
by Cressida Cowell; illustrated by Ingrid Godon The baby said, "Boo-hoo-hoo!" What are Cat, Dog, Cow and Duck to do? Feed him? Bathe him? Play with him? Will the Boo-Hoo Baby EVER stop crying? This award winning book, with gorgeous illustrations, will be instantly recognised by all tired parents and siblings who have been blessed with a new addition to their home. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Italian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese. Ages: 1-5;Paperback. "...full of repetition and animal sounds that delight toddlers. Destined to be a staple in pre-school programs... a joy to read aloud." - School Library Journal
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The Wibbly Wobbly Tooth
by David Mills; illustrated by Julia Crouth On Monday morning at two minutes past seven, Li got his first wobbly tooth. And his tooth went...Wibble Wobble. Li wibbles his tooth and he wobbles his tooth until... PLOP!! But what should Li do with the tooth? This funny story celebrates the diverse traditions associated with losing a tooth. From the author of the ever-popular Lima's Red Hot Chilli and Mei Ling's Hiccups, this 32-page book is great for a class discussion about shared experiences. Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Ages: 3-8; Paperback.
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Yeh-hsien (A Chinese Cinderella)
by Dawn Casey; illustrated by Richard Holland The story of Yeh-hsien is believed to be the original telling of Cinderella. Yeh-hsien is raised by her stepmother who always gives her the hardest chores. Her only friend is a fish, which the wicked stepmother kills! The fish bones are magical, though, and they grant Yeh-hsien's wish to go to the village festival where she loses her slipper... Available in English with: Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Kurdish, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. Ages: 4-8; Paperback.
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Yum! Let's Eat!
by Thando Maclaren; illustrated by Jacqueline East Meet children from around the world and explore their foods and eating traditions. Discover mouth-watering dishes including fajitas, sushi, dhal, roti and more! This book is part of the "Our Lives, Our World" series, which explores the rich diversity of children's lives and develops a worldwide perspective. Available in English with: Arabic, Bengali, Traditional Chinese, Czech, French, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Urdu. Ages 2-6; Paperback.
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