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MAKE 2014 YOUR YEAR OF THE STRONG WOMAN

January 7, 2014

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  It’s New Year’s Eve in Times Square, and who’s that woman with the big grin leading millions of Americans into 2014?  It’s Justice Sonia Sotomayor, with a commanding view of her hometown and her hand firmly on that all-important crystal button. Why did organizers choose Justice Sotomayor?  To put it simply, she is an inspiration.  From humble beginnings, she graduated from Princeton and then Yale Law School.  Her law career went from strength to strength, and she rose through the ranks to become............. CONTINUE READING

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FROM HICCUPS TO TUK-TUKS: OUR SELECTION OF CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE BILINGUAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS

October 1, 2013

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photo credits: Farah Aria @ flickr. com, Anir Pandit @ flickr. com, Jensen Chua @ flickr. com Picture this: you’ve recently moved to a new country where you are just learning the language, and you are feeling a bit overwhelmed and lost. One day, a colleague approaches you with something she thinks will remind you of home. It’s a book in English, and it’s all about “American culture”! Excited (and homesick), you open the book and read a sweet story all about............. CONTINUE READING

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HOW BIG IS YOUR DADDY? BOOK REVIEW OF MY DADDY IS A GIANT

June 30, 2013

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www.languagelizard.com Book Review: My Daddy is a Giant Written by Carl Norac Illustrated by Ingrid Godon Ages 1-5 Available in paperback and hard cover, depending on the language Review by Maureen Pugh The first thing I noticed about My Daddy is a Giant was its dimensions (8 ½ inches wide by 12 inches tall) and its sturdy cover and quality binding. The vertical format and large pages provide an ample backdrop for the illustrator to portray a little boy and his playful, larger-than-life father. The simple, yet boldly-drawn illustrations............. CONTINUE READING

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MULTICULTURAL GIFT IDEAS

December 9, 2012

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The holidays are right around the corner. For many of us, the most difficult part of this busy time of year is figuring out the perfect gift for friends and loved ones. For those of you looking for bilingual and multicultural products, we have put together a list of some customer favorites that make perfect holiday gifts for young language learners, multicultural children, or a special teacher. Board Books These heavy-duty bilingual books are perfect for babies and toddlers, giving parents the chance............. CONTINUE READING

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GOOSE FABLES (THE GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG)

October 4, 2012

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This book comprises two fables: Aesop’s The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg, and the Buddhist tale The Tortoise and the Geese. In The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg, a foolish hunter captures a goose. When the creature lays a curious-looking egg, he doesn’t know what to do! He brings the egg to a friend in town who recognizes that it is, in fact, a golden egg. The hunter is able to sell the eggs, and begins to lead a life............. CONTINUE READING

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MULTICULTURAL AND LANGUAGE-LEARNING GIFTS: OUR TOP TIPS FOR HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING

December 14, 2011

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Twinkling lights, fires in the fireplace, and the smell of fresh pine needles – the holidays are upon us! For many, the most difficult part of this time of year is figuring out the perfect gift for friends and loved ones. For those of you looking for bilingual and multicultural products, we have put together a list of some favorites which would make perfect holiday gifts for young language learners, multicultural children and a special teacher. Let us know............. CONTINUE READING

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BILINGUAL BOOK REVIEW: MAREK AND ALICE’S CHRISTMAS

December 12, 2011

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Marek and Alice’s Christmas Written by Jolanta Starek-Corile Illustrated by Priscilla Lamont Paperback Ages 3-8 Review by Maureen Pugh This brightly illustrated book is part of our celebration series, which explores the way people celebrate different festivals around the world. In the story, Marek, his sister Alice, and their parents are visiting their extended family including their babcia (grandmother), dziadek (grandfather) and prababcia (great-grandmother) in Poland. All are involved in preparing for the big Christmas celebration and Marek is full of questions. Why does prababcia put hay............. CONTINUE READING

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BILINGUAL BOOK REVIEW: THE “OUR LIVES, OUR WORLD” SERIES

October 18, 2011

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In continuation of our celebration of The Bilingual Child Month, we’d like to share with you a review of three bilingual books that explore and celebrate global diversity. Read these books with your students to help them appreciate children just like them from around the world. Goal! Let’s Play! – written by Joe Marriott and illustrated by Algy Craig Hall Yum! Let’s Eat! – written by Thando Maclaren and illustrated by Jacqueline East Brrmm!............. CONTINUE READING

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BILINGUAL BOOK REVIEW: ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT

September 3, 2011

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat Illustrated by Annie Kubler Hardcover Ages 0-3 Review by Maureen Pugh This sturdy, oversized (it runs a little over 8 inches square) board book brings the classic song to life with a couple of giggle-producing twists – at least they made my 5-year old giggle! The text runs through the classic poem three times, changing the ending the second and third times through. Toddlers will love the last verse, which has the reader row the boat to the “shore,” and then ends............. CONTINUE READING

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BILINGUAL BOOK REVIEW: LION FABLES

August 13, 2011

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Lion Fables Written and illustrated by Jan Ormerod Paperback Ages 4-9 Review by Maureen Pugh This book contains both the Aesop’s fable The Lion and the Mouse, as well as the Malaysian fable The Hare’s Revenge. The stories are retold and illustrated by award-willing author and illustrator Jan Ormerod. The Lion and the Mouse tells the familiar tale of a little mouse, who captured by the self-acclaimed “King of the Beasts,” bargains for his life with an offer of friendship and aid should the lion ever............. CONTINUE READING

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