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COOKBOOK & BILINGUAL BOOK GIVEAWAY

July 4, 2015

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Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh food, try new recipes, and connect with family by sharing both a good meal and a good book. Language Lizard is making that easier with our “COOK & READ” Giveaway where you can win a cookbook and a bilingual book. Room to Read Room to Read is an organization that “envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and............. CONTINUE READING

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RAMADAN IN THE CLASSROOM & AT HOME

May 11, 2015

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The Muslim holiday of Ramadan is the 9th and most sacred month in the Islamic calendar. Traditionally, it’s a time of fasting from sun up to sun down each day. Children aren’t required to fast until they’re teenagers, but may fast for part of the day to help them appreciate the significance of the holiday. Fasting is meant to help Muslims practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy. Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, growth, and religious devotion. Learning about............. CONTINUE READING

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NEW BILINGUAL BOOK SETS – NOW IN 30 LANGUAGES!

April 25, 2015

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  Language Lizard is excited to announce that our bilingual book sets are now available in 30 different languages! (All books include English and one other language of your choice.) Bilingual Book Sets Save You Time and Money We have hand-selected groups of our most popular books to support language learning and promote literacy initiatives. With just one click, you can even choose between sets of five and ten. Tailored to meet the language needs of teachers and librarians, they make............. CONTINUE READING

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THE MULTICULTURAL LIBRARY: RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES

April 13, 2015

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According to 2013 Census data, nearly 13% of the US population is now foreign born and about 1 in 5 residents age 5 and older speak a language other than English at home. These figures are expected to increase, and are considerably higher in many areas of the country. Many new immigrants are struggling to learn English while maintaining their connection with their heritage language and country. Innovative Ways for Libraries to Attract Ethnic Populations As the United States has become............. CONTINUE READING

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GIVEAWAY & NEW SITE TO CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

April 2, 2015

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We are very pleased to announce the launch of our newly designed website! Just in time for our 10th anniversary, the new site is designed with a fresh new look, user-friendly navigation, and a variety of features to help educators, parents and librarians support their language learners. Finding the Right Bilingual Products Has Never Been Easier! Language Lizard still offers the high quality, beautifully illustrated, professionally translated books and posters you know and love. Our new website design features faster, easier............. CONTINUE READING

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CELEBRATE “WORLD FOLK TALES & FABLES WEEK” IN THE CLASSROOM AND AT HOME

March 3, 2015

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This year, World Folk Tales and Fables Week is from March 16 through March 22. It’s a week dedicated to encouraging children and adults to explore the lessons and cultural background of folk tales, fables, myths and legends from around the world. Reading folk tales is a great way for children to explore different cultures and enhance literacy skills. Learn more about why kids love folk tales and fables in a previous blog post that discusses why folk............. CONTINUE READING

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HELPING CHILDREN OF DIFFERENT LANGUAGES COMMUNICATE, LEARN & PLAY – ‘NEW WORDS, NEW FRIENDS’ BY KAREN NEMETH

January 28, 2015

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  New Words, New Friends Written by Karen Nemeth Illustrated by Diego Jiménez Manzano Paperback and ebook Available in English and Spanish Ages 4-8 Review by Sue Kwon Theo and Wyatt, two friends at school, are at the center of New Words, New Friends, the latest children’s book from Karen Nemeth, a national expert on early education and advocate for dual-language learners. Theo and Wyatt play just fine together, until their paths cross with that of the New Kid. “The New Kid............. CONTINUE READING

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CELEBRATING THE BILINGUAL CHILD MONTH – $100 GRANT AVAILABLE!

October 1, 2014

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photo credit: Katherine Dykstra @flickr.com October is “Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month”! To help you celebrate, Language Lizard is offering a $100 Gift Certificate for Bilingual Children’s Books! Books are available in over 40 languages and it’s easy to enter. Simply go towww.LanguageLizard.com/bilingual-book-grant-2014.htm to submit the form for entry.  And don’t forget to let your favorite teachers and local librarians know about the giveaway! If you’re looking for other ways to celebrate this month, read 10 great ideas in our blog post: Celebrate the Bilingual............. CONTINUE READING

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YOUR BILINGUAL STAYCATION STARTS HERE!

May 27, 2014

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This summer, are you looking for a vacation that’s easy, cheap, environmentally friendly, relaxing, educational and fun no matter what the weather?  Give up the hours you’d normally spend trawling the internet looking for the perfect spot and instead opt for a Bilingual Staycation!  You’ll be able to spend these sweltering months bonding with your child and learning more than you ever would poolside at a resort. To take a staycation, you simply need to stay put and enjoy your hometown and its............. CONTINUE READING

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SMILE! YOU’RE ABOUT TO GET A FREE BOOK!

May 20, 2014

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With spring finally here, it’s hard not to SMILE! And did you know that NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY is just around the corner on June 15th, 2014? (Yes, this is also Father’s Day… another reason to smile!) With this in mind, we’ve decided to GIVE AWAY our favorite bilingual book about SMILING: Augustus and His Smile. This award-winning book – available in over 20 languages* – teaches children that happiness can be found all around and within us (see review............. CONTINUE READING