Our newest book, Together Is Better, celebrates the kindness of neighbors and community togetherness through shared activities. Written by Diane Costa and illustrated by Grace Tan, it reflects the strength and vitality of multicultural communities that bond by volunteering to help those in need, visiting with seniors, painting a town mural, and so much more. With simple text and delightful illustrations, Together Is Better conveys kindness and community unity in an easy-to-understand way.
“Together Is Better is a heartwarming children’s book that beautifully illustrates the power of community and kindness. One delightful example is how neighbors come together to grow fresh food and flowers in a community garden, showing young readers the joy of working together. With its simple yet impactful storytelling and a wealth of fun, educational activities, this bilingual book is perfect for encouraging children to appreciate and contribute to their communities.” Carol Felicio, Education Policy Communications Associate, Washington, DC
Together Is Better includes access to a detailed lesson plan, English and Spanish audio, and printable activities to support diversity education. It is available in English-only and the following bilingual editions: Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian, and Spanish, with many more languages coming soon.
This book is another addition to our popular Living in Harmony Series, which helps explain concepts of diversity, kindness, and friendship. Other Living in Harmony Series titles include Be Kind, Leo’s Dogs, We Can All Be Friends, and Who Are We? This popular series is available in many languages and includes teaching resources and audio.
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Our newest release, Leo’s Dogs, is a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated story about a boy named Leo, who volunteers to read to dogs at an animal shelter shortly after he moves to a new country.
Leo’s Dogs, written by Ellen Skowronski and illustrated by Maria Russo, follows Leo as he adjusts to his new home after having to leave behind his beloved dog, Bella. The story follows Leo as he navigates homesickness and the anxiety of adapting to a new culture, language, and surroundings. Leo discovers that by volunteering to read to dogs at an animal shelter, he is improving his language skills while enjoying the company and unconditional acceptance of pets. As Leo’s language skills and confidence grow, Leo makes new friends!
“Many of my students will see themselves in this heartwarming story as they watch a little boy adjust to living in a new country and making it his home as he learns another language. The illustrations of a variety of dogs are delightful.” Mary Karen Engel, 2nd Grade Teacher
For children, reading to animals provides opportunities to practice their reading skills in a nonjudgmental setting. Animal shelter reading programs benefit readers and animals by creating a mutually beneficial environment that supports emotional well-being.
Leo’s Dogs includes a detailed lesson plan, downloadable worksheets, and English and Spanish audio of the book for parents and educators. It is available in English-only and the following bilingual editions: Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian, and Spanish, with many more languages coming soon.
Leo’s Dogs is the latest addition to our popular Living in Harmony Series, which helps explain the concepts of diversity, kindness, and friendship. Other Living in Harmony Series titles include Be Kind, Together Is Better, We Can All Be Friends, and Who Are We? This popular series is available in many languages and includes teaching resources and audio.
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Let’s learn about the Vietnamese language! We’ve gathered background information and interesting facts about the language. In addition, check out our newest children’s books available in Vietnamese.
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Language Lizard is excited to announce its newest offering, The Fall. What’s that text? by Alexander Hiett. This adventure tale is perfect for older language learners.
Travel through time and decode a message written in mystifying symbols. In The Fall. What’s that text? an afternoon bike ride unexpectedly hurtles a young teen into an ancient civilization. Who is the mysterious visitor waiting for him in the cave, and what could these puzzling wall carvings all mean? Can YOU decode the message before time runs out?
Alex Hiett’s dramatic illustrations make this intriguing tale come to life. Perfect for language learners ages ten and older, this unusual adventure depicts the evolution of written communication from long-ago hieroglyphics to modern mobile text emojis. This story will spark discussion about how writing has evolved around the globe and across thousands of years.
The Fall. What’s that text? is available in English with Arabic, Cantonese, Romanian, Spanish, Ukrainian or Urdu. It is PENPal enabled, so you can hear the text spoken in both languages.
In addition to The Fall. What’s that text?, Language Lizard offers several titles in various languages to support older language learning students. These picture books present more complex content and a higher text level while still offering engaging illustrations to assist in comprehension and provide visual support. We also offer an Older Language Learner 6 Book Set.
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Whether you’re looking for new books in new languages, or want to include new teaching resources in your lesson plans, Language Lizard has you covered with all of your back-to-school needs.
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It’s back-to-school time, which means a new classroom of eager (and nervous) students! A critical aspect of starting a new school year is creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom and setting a positive tone for the academic year ahead.
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Did you know that our Lizard is named Lex? Like many students, Lex enjoys learning about other parts of the world, studying languages, and reading books. With that in mind, we are launching our new series, in which Lex travels worldwide to different places to learn more about the people, the language, and what makes each place unique. Lex’s first stop on this world tour is Paris, France, as the Summer Olympic Games are just around the corner!
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Let’s learn about the Swahili language! We’ve gathered background information and interesting facts about the language. In addition, check out our newest bilingual children’s books available in Swahili.
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Each year, from May to September, the Highland Games take place in various locations in Scotland. One of the most iconic and physically demanding events is that of the Caber Toss. This event is a unique feat of strength, skill, and coordination!
The caber is a hefty wooden pole that measures around 19 feet in length and can weigh up to 175 pounds. The goal of the Caber Toss is for the athlete to flip the caber end over end so that it lands straight in front of them in the 12 o’clock position. Successfully tossing the caber involves strength, balance, and coordination, and mastery requires years of training and practice.
The Caber Toss has its roots in the ancient Highland tradition of testing the strength and agility of Scottish warriors. The word “caber” comes from the Gaelic word “cabar,” meaning a wooden beam or pole. Historically, it demonstrated a warrior’s ability to toss a tree trunk across a river or breach enemy defenses. Over time, the Caber Toss became a competitive event within the Highland Games, symbolizing Scottish strength and heritage.
The Highland Games are a beloved tradition celebrated in Scotland for centuries. Originating in the Scottish Highlands, these games were initially an organized way for clans to showcase their athletic abilities. Today, the Highland Games bring together athletes, musicians, dancers, and spectators worldwide to engage in a unique blend of sports, entertainment, and cultural activities.
To learn more about unusual and fascinating sports from diverse cultures and locations worldwide, check out Amazing Sports from Around the World. Part of the Language Lizard Explore collection, it is available in both English and 16 bilingual editions (more languages coming soon!) This multicultural book comes with free lesson plans, fun printable activities, and English and Spanish audio and appeals to all ages, especially older language learners.
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Whether your summer adventures keep you close to home or sunning on a beach, a book is an easy way to keep boredom at bay! Summer reading is a great way to increase one’s knowledge of the world, discover new genres, learn a new language, or even brush up on a second one. …
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