Description
About the book. First Words – Spanish in board book form presents 12 Spanish words for young children. Colourful illustrations place the words in a simple visual context, so the child can point, look and hear the same word several times. This edition has 24 pages and was published in 2018.
Content. The first words are linked to familiar things, including sun, shoe, beach and book. The pictures and pronunciation help give adults something concrete to build a short reading session around. English is the support language in the book; the new words are in Spanish. The compact format is suited to bringing along when you want a brief language moment on the go.
Who is this book suitable for? For adults who want to introduce Spanish through simple words and pictures, at home or before a trip. The board book format and limited selection of words make it natural to repeat a few favourites. This is the 12-word edition, with a different structure and smaller vocabulary than the hardcover First Words book with 100 words.
Read together and discover more. Feel free to read together with an adult who can help with the English words, and let the child explain what they notice in the pictures. Take one spread at a time, and leave room for questions that come up along the way. It’s fine to flip back to a favourite topic and discover more details at the next reading session. Let the illustrations be a starting point for conversation, and connect what you read to things the child knows from everyday life. The book can be used at home, at the library, or as a change of pace between other activities on a trip. Choose the reading pace according to the child’s interest and familiarity with English; a short session can give plenty to talk about. A physical picture book lets the child show, point and share their discoveries with others without following a set reading order.
About the edition. English book, published 2018. 24 pages. ISBN 9781788682473.
