Dual Language: Teaching and Learning in Two Languages
Sonia White Soltero

Allyn & Bacon, 2003
  
  











  



  
Jobs Around My Neighborhood / Oficios en mi vecindario (English and Spanish Foundations Series) (Book #9) ...1 review
Gladys Rosa-Mendoza

me+mi publishing, 2002

Jobs Around My Neighborhood

I really liked that this book included many of the jobs that occur in real life. When you are learning to speak another language, there are many words and phrases that are overlooked, but that in reality are the most important. "Jobs Around My Neighborhood" included jobs such as barbers, bus ...
  
  











  



  
My First Number Book: Spanish/English (My First series, Bilingual)
DK Publishing

DK Preschool, 2003

My First Spanish Number Book is a novel introduction to both the Spanish language and the world of numbers. Kids will develop math skills through games and activities while being exposed to new vocabulary in both Spanish and English. Each skill reinforces the other, building language through math activities and play.
  
  











  



  
Puss in Boots/El Gato con botas1 review

Chronicle Books, 2004

El Gato con Botas

I really enjoyed reading this book to my child. I read him the Spanish version first (they are placed side by side) and the English version second. That saved me a lot of time and effort because I didn't have to translate after reading, which takes a lot of mental effort and is often inaccurate... ...
  
  











  



  
The Little Mermaid/La Sirenita (Bilingual Fairy Tales)

Chronicle Books, 2003

Retold in both Spanish and English, the universally loved story The Little Mermaid will delight a new generation of readers. The striking illustrations give a new look to this classic tale, and the bilingual text makes it perfect for both home and classroom libraries.
  
  











  



  
What time is it?/¿Qué hora es? (English and Spanish Foundations Series) (Book #7) (Bilingual) (Board Book)4 reviews
Gladys Rosa-Mendoza

me+mi publishing, 2001

Great addition to any Spanish Curriculum!

+ What time is it?/¿Qué hora es?
+ What Time Is It?
+ Fun for kids
  
  











  



  
The Nanny Translator: Phrases & Words in Your Babysitter's Native Language: English/Spanish (Lilaguide)9 reviews
Mimi Towle

OAM Solutions, Inc., 2004

A very handy learning tool...

+ Good book, a bit hard to navigate
+ Invaluable resource
+ Very helpful for working with your Spanish speaking nanny
  
  











  



  
My Family and I / Mi familia y yo (English and Spanish Foundations Series) (Book #4) (Bilingual) (Board Book)9 reviews
Gladys Rosa-Mendoza

me+mi publishing, 2001

Great series for all levels!

+ From a Spanish teacher, GREAT supplement to any Spanish curriculum
+ Cute Book!
+ excellent
+ GREAT book for early Spanish learning
  
  











  



  
Clothes / La Ropa (Bilingual First Books; Spanish Edition)3 reviews
Clare Beaton

Barron's Educational Series, 1997

Great for any age

I grew up bilingual in NYC, and with the birth of my child, I wanted a natural way to incorporate Spanish into our lives (I now live in the NW). This book is wonderful, because the bright, contrasting colors make it possible for me to read this book to my newborn, and she is interested in the ...
  
  











  



  
Sleeping Beauty/La bella Dumiente: A Bilingual Book (Bilingual Fairy Tales)
Miquel Desclot

Chronicle Books, 2003

Retold in both Spanish and English, the universally loved story The Sleeping Beauty will delight a new generation of readers. The striking illustrations give a new look to this classic tale, and the bilingual text makes it perfect for both home and classroom libraries.
  
  











  



  
Touch and Feel Kitten: Spanish/English (Touch and Feel, Bilingual)
DK Publishing

DK Preschool, 2003

Spanish Touch and Feel Kitten uses one of DK's most popular formats to bring the Spanish language to children. Simple sentences in both Spanish and English describe the fluffy kittens and adorable puppies on each page, reinforcing new vocabulary in both languages with tactile definitions. This multifaceted approach to learning is not only an effective way to broaden vocabulary and verbal ...
  
  











  



  
Bilingual Language Development & Disorders in Spanish-English Speakers1 review

Brookes Publishing Company, 2004

Review of bilingualism for SLPs

This is an outstanding compilation of all the major research. It's a great text for a course, too!
  
  











  



  
The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories, and Fingerplays: Over 450 Spanish/English Selections5 reviews
Pam Schiller, Rafael Lara-Alecio, ...

Gryphon House, 2004

the Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories, and Fingerplays

+ Great Book!
+ Full of info

Wonderful resource for our bilingual preschool classrooms. Easy to read and share with English speaking teachers.
  
  











  



  
Buenos Dias Baby3 reviews
Libby Ellis

Chronicle Books, 2004

Yay

+ It's ok!

Tiny book, with english and spanish words (e.g. a picture of a ball, and the words "ball" and "la pelota" written beneath). An easy way to make your baby's babbling bilingual, and brush up on whichever is your weaker language (I didn't remember that a stroller is "el paseante" but after reading ...
  
  











  



  
A Parents' & Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism (Parents' & Teachers' Guides)7 reviews
Colin Baker

Multilingual Matters, 2000

For All Parents with a Bad Bilingual Conscience

+ Bilingual Children
+ Thorough Guide for the Inquiring Parent

Colin Baker's handbook is a help for which bilingual parents have waited for too long a time. In this new edition, Baker includes the most recent research results in a format which allows perpetually busy parents to read according to their current perception of their individual set of language ...
  
  











  



  
Growing Up with Two Languages: A Practical Guide 2nd Edition10 reviews
Staff Andersson

Routledge, 2004

Great resource

+ great resource although not well written
+ Useful, practical introduction to the world of bilingual parenting

This is a wonderful resource for anyone who is raising a child with more than one language. There's a good mix of scientific research, information on language development, practical advice, and anecdotes from parents around the world -- highly recommended.
  
  











  



  
My Toys/ Mis Juguetes4 reviews
Rebecca Emberley

L,B Kids, 2002

Great introduction to Spanish for your child!

+ Great addition to your Spanish library

This series is a great way to introduce Spanish to your child. The board books are sturdy and colorful. Each is theme-based, with food, toys, clothes, numbers etc. Starting out with just words will give your youngster the impetus to move on to more words or even sentences next!
  
  











  



  
Bilingual Songs: English - Spanish vol. 1 cassette/book (Bilingual Songs)1 review
Agustina Tocalli-Beller

Sara Jordan Publishing, 2002

Good for English and Spanish Speakers

I liked this product because it gives the words in both languages, written and verbal.
  
  











  



  
My Clothes/ Mi Ropa3 reviews
Rebecca Emberley

L,B Kids, 2002

A great series for early language acquisition

+ Great teaching resource!

I have been using this entire series with my son since he was born, and he is now 14 months. He loves the pictures and turning the pages. The books use the format of one word per page and it gives both the English and Spanish form of the word. This is a great series for early language ...
  
  











  



  
My First Spanish Animal Board Book/Mi Primer Libro de Animales en Espanol (My First series)4 reviews
DK Publishing

DK Preschool, 2002

Great book to teach a child Spanish and English

+ Libro de animales
+ Excellent book for English and/or Spanish vocabulary building
+ My one-year-old loves the pictures