Lots of new parents these days have the opportunity to bring up their child with two or more languages because of increasing job mobility and the global community. The benefits of bilingualism and biculturalism such as higher cognitive skills, an awareness of language and sensitivity to other cultures, are being increasingly recognised. However many parents don't know how to start, what methods to use or where to seek help when facing problems.Now Suzanne Barron-Hauwaert, a mother of three trilingual children, teacher and linguist who has lived and worked all over the world, has written a book which provides an inspiring approach to passing on two or more languages to your children.
Pooh has ears for hearing, and feet for walking, and little readers will learn by accident! Winnie the Pooh is a favorite of children, which helps. The graphics are bright and pretty and quite detailed, despite the small size of the book. As with all board books, the pages are nice and thick and not easily beaten by the handling they'll get by young children.
This animal fantasy story about substance abuse and peer pressure contains understandable, on-target morals, and is a great way to encourage young children to read. A Serendipity bookmark is bound into the book.
How can the gang get Portia Porcupine to stop crying? She cries about every little thing? Montgomery Moose has a funny idea. So join the gang and join the fun. The Get Along Gang helps children learn the importance of getting along.
This book is about generosity. Children at this age are typically in the egocentric phase of development. They want to know "What's in it for me?" The message that I want to send to them is that they will feel good when they do something for someone else. This book models what children can do for others right now in their lives.