The holiday season is a time of warmth, togetherness, and cherished traditions. For parents raising bilingual children, it's also an opportunity to share the gift of language and culture with their little ones in a meaningful and lasting way. This year, I invite you to embark on a unique and enriching journey by exploring the world of "Gifts that Keep on Giving: Bilingual Books."
In this list I’ll share with you a selection of beautiful books that my family has come to love. These books are great gifts that help nurture language skills and cultural awareness; they are keys to a world of imagination, understanding, and connection.
Whether you're looking to introduce your child to their cultural heritage or simply add an extra layer of linguistic enrichment to your every day life, these books are the perfect choice.
I Like Myself!/¡Me gusta cómo soy!
This is a beautiful book that helps young readers discover the many ways you can celebrate the joy of loving who you are. With fun, with colourful illustrations showing the reader to appreciate everything about themselves.
La amabilidad es mi Superpoder
Our family loves this book, which helps teach our kids about the power of being kind. The book focuses on empathy, kindness and solidarity - all important traits to teach our kids.
First 100 Words / Primeras 100 palabras
I love first words books. They provide the best resource To start sharing your language in a simple and fun way. Open up the book and point the first image that appears and share a story about that item with your child. This is a must have book for bilingual families.
Milly & Coco
This super cute book talks about not letting first impressions take over. It is a beautiful story that showcases a lot of values and friendships. I love that it is bilingual, allowing the reader to enjoy the story in both languages, and giving younger readers the opportunity to develop more vocabulary.
Hola, Granja!
This book is fantastic for the smallest of readers: it is made of material that is basically indestructible, waterproof and tear proof. Let your baby be introduced to books and Spanish with this fun adventure on the farm. They will learn about animals and the sounds they make while playing with the strong book!
I hope this list inspires you to gift many bilingual books! Remember that with each book you are not just gifting them a story, you are also gifting them with your language and heritage.
Happy reading!
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