Audrey Kratovil Reviews Perfect Spanish Book for Kids!

The book: ¡HOLA! Let's Learn SpanishAuthor: Judy Martialay

Author Web site: http://www.polyglotkidz.com

Genre: children's, nonfiction, languages

ISBN:9780991132409

Reviewed by Audrey Kratovil originally for Espanolita sobre la Marcha Blog

 

Designed to introduce children between the ages of six and 11 to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, this book would make a great addition to your home library. Here’s what I love about it:

1. Child-focused and friendly – Although it’s meant to teach children basic Spanish words, phrases, and cultural knowledge, it’s written in a way that you, the parent, could simply give it to your child to read on her own. There are colorful illustrations, craft ideas, and a fun story of cultural exploration and adventure (meet Pete the Pilot and Panchito!).
2. Designed for the non-native speaker of Spanish – I can already think of several non-native Spanish-speaking family friends of mine who I’d love to pass this book on to, families that are eager to expose their children to introductory Spanish. I would feel totally comfortable giving this book to these parents (who don’t speak the language themselves) because it presents the language in a natural and non-threatening way. For example, the story about Pete the Pilot and Panchito is written in 90% English with one or two Spanish words sprinkled throughout each paragraph.
3. Culturally sensitive – It’s clear that Judy took her time to research México, the culture highlighted in the book. There is a section entitled Rincón Cultural, in which she explains in clear, child-friendly language the type of Spanish used, typical food, customs, and celebrations.

 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BOOK

"The whole world does not speak English"
Visit: http://polyglotkidz.com
¡HOLA! Let's Learn SpanishAvailable on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=HOLA+let%27s+learn+Spanish

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