Bilingual

Bilingual
Author: François Grosjean
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2010-08-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0674056450

Whether in family life, social interactions, or business negotiations, half the people in the world speak more than one language every day. Yet many myths persist about bilingualism and bilinguals. In a lively and entertaining book, an international authority on bilingualism explores the many facets of life with two or more languages.

Rapunzel/Rapunzel

Rapunzel/Rapunzel
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780811850599

A beautiful girl with extraordinarily long golden hair is imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.

The Adventures of the Little Polar Bear

The Adventures of the Little Polar Bear
Author: Hans de Beer
Publisher: NorthSouth Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780735843158

Celebrate the Little Polar Bear's 30th anniversary in this collection of 10 favorite Little Polar Bear stories! From hippos to reindeer to whales and husky pups, Lars, the little polar bear is great at meeting new friends. This collection of heart-warming stories about everyone's favorite little polar bear will make its way into a new generation of children's hearts with this gift collection and amazing value. "Hans de Beer’s “Little Polar Bear” . . . a witty, plaintive book my children adored when they were barely out of diapers."—Dwight Garner, The New York Times “This is an endearing picture book, with soft-colored illustrations that help give a very cold place a warm feel.” —Children’s Literature Reviews Join Lars, the little polar bears, on these 10 different adventures, with unabridged text! Little Polar Bear Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear Little Polar Bear Finds a Friend Little Polar Bear, Take Me Home! Little Polar Bear and the Brave Little Hare Little Polar Bear and the Husky Pup B7 Little Polar Bear and the Big Balloon Little Polar Bear and the Reindeer Little Polar Bear and the Whales Little Polar Bear and the Submarine

What Will You Be?

What Will You Be?
Author: Yamile Saied Méndez
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0063089718

From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From?, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when you grow up? “Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela’s guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones.” —Kirkus (starred review) “Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars.” —School Library Journal What will you be when you grow up? A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela’s loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Yamile Saied Méndez’s powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh’s colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community. A Spanish-language edition, ¿Qué Serás?, is also available. A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year A Banks Street Best Children’s Books of the Year A Wisconsin State Reading Association’s 2022 Picture This Recommendation List

Who Are We?

Who Are We?
Author: Anneke Forzani
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021
Genre:
ISBN: 9781636850047

Who Are We? helps us to understand and appreciated the diversity in our community. This multicultural book, part of the Language Lizard Living in Harmony Series, includes access to free lesson plans and fun activities to support diversity education.

Cantando de Colores

Cantando de Colores
Author: Patty Rodriguez
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-03-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 194797128X

Presents a bilingual version of the traditional Latin American song about a child's love of the many colors that make up the world.

Errol's Garden

Errol's Garden
Author: Gillian Hibbs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-04
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9781643109640

A heart-warming and inclusive tale about how one small boy's dream of a garden unites a diverse community in a positive and enriching experience for everyone. Kirkus writes, ''..sure to inspire young green thumbs in urban, suburban, and rural dwellings alike.''

Encyclopedia of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education

Encyclopedia of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education
Author: Colin Baker
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Total Pages: 776
Release: 1998
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781853593628

This encyclopedia is divided into three sections: individual bilingualism; bilingualism in society and bilingual education. It includes many pictures, graphs, maps and diagrams. The book concludes with a comprehensive bibliography on bilingualism.

Building Bridges with Bilingual Books and Multicultural Resources

Building Bridges with Bilingual Books and Multicultural Resources
Author: Anneke Vanmarcke Forzani
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2019-11-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781951787004

This manual provides K-5 educators and homeschooling parents with tools for culturally responsive teaching including lessons to engage dual language learners and families, diversity activities to support literacy and language awareness, and games and resources to promote cultural awareness and understanding. The book includes numerous multicultural lesson plans that use bilingual books and diversity activities to support literacy development and build culturally inclusive classrooms. The lessons meet Common Core Standards and include detailed procedures, assessments, cross-curricular extension activities, and vocabulary-building flashcards. Each lesson incorporates optional ESL activities, accommodations for language learners, and suggestions for involving dual language families. Also included in the book are games, foods, and crafts from around the world; diverse language profiles; handouts to build community in the classroom; and unique holidays to celebrate diversity.Written by multicultural education expert and founder of Language Lizard, Anneke Forzani; Coordinator of the Master's of Education program in Applied Studies and Teaching at West Chester University, Heather Leaman; and two practicing elementary school teachers.

The Handbook of Bilingualism

The Handbook of Bilingualism
Author: Tej K. Bhatia
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 905
Release: 2008-06-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0470704381

The Handbook of Bilingualism provides state-of-the-art treatments of the central issues that arise in consideration of the phenomena of bilingualism ranging from the representation of the two languages in the bilingual individual's brain to the various forms of bilingual education, including the status of bilingualism in each area of the world. Provides state-of-the-art coverage of a wide variety of topics, ranging from neuro- and psycho-linguistic research to studies of media and psychological counseling. Includes latest assessment of the global linguistic situation with particular emphasis on those geographical areas which are centers of global conflict and commerce. Explores new topics such as global media and mobile and electronic language learning. Includes contributions by internationally renowned researchers from different disciplines, genders, and ethnicities.