Book 12

New titles in Barron's popular series of language-learning picture storybooks teach very young children the fundamentals of a second language even as they are learning their own. On each page, a single line of amusing story text is presented in two languages--in English and either in Spanish or in French. Preschool children introduced to these books receive a very early start in learning a new language at the same time they're learning the language spoken in their households. A closing section in each book presents a guide that will help parents teach boys and girls to pronounce the words aloud in both languages. In this story, written in both English and Spanish, Captain Crater flies his rocket ship to different planets and delivers mail to his many friends. Then one day, he loses his mailbag somewhere in space. Will he ever find it again?

Book 12

New titles in Barron's popular series of language-learning picture storybooks teach very young children the fundamentals of a second language even as they are learning their own. On each page, a single line of amusing story text is presented in two languages--in English and either in Spanish or in French. Preschool children introduced to these books receive a very early start in learning a new language at the same time they're learning the language spoken in their households. A closing section in each book presents a guide that will help parents teach boys and girls to pronounce the words aloud in both languages. In this story, written in both English and Spanish, a little boy named Harry is sad when George, his goldfish, dies. Harry and his mom bury the fish in their yard, but when Spring arrives, Harry gets a happy surprise. Flowers are blooming on the spot where George was buried.

One of the first titles to appear in the I CAN READ FRENCH series of bilingual language learning story books. It's Martha's bedtime, but first she has to say goodnight to all her cuddly friends. Illustrated throughout in colour by Jakki Wood.

The elephant and giraffe are unhappy. One would like to be taller, the other shorter. One would like bigger ears, the other smaller ones. But finally they agree... they like each other as they are!

"I can read French..." Delightful, appealing stories with colorful illustrations and an easy-to-read text in English "and" French.

"Each book also includes: " helpful notes for parents and teachers an attractive picture dictionary with the key words a complete, simplified guide to pronouncing the French

Use the magic of a story and introduce young children to a foreign language in a natural and relaxed way.


Harry is sad when George his pet goldfish dies and is buried in the garden. But when spring comes, Harry has a wonderful surprise. Use the magic of this beautifully illustrated story to introduce young children to a new language. Bilingual text in English and Spanish, a guide to pronouncing the Spanish plus helpful notes for parents.

This charming bilingual book offers a simple, appealing illustrated story for preschoolers. Full-color illustrations on every page come with easy lines of text--a line for English with its translation into Spanish on the same page.

Explore Spanish and English with this bilingual read aloud storybook. The elephant and giraffe are unhappy. One would like to be taller, the other shorter. One would like bigger ears, the other smaller ones. But finally they agree - they like each other as they are! Use the magic of a story to introduce young children to a foreign language in a natural and relaxed way. Read the story on its own or listen to and follow the audio on the page. There are ten books in the series, all with audio, a helpful and unobtrusive way to help you follow the story in either language. 'I Can Read' is a fun and friendly way to improve your English or Spanish!

Color-illustrated picture books entertain with funny stories while they teach children the fundamentals of a new language. On each page, a line of humorous story text is presented in English, and in either Spanish or French. At bedtime, Martha wants to say good-night to her stuffed animal friends. Soon they're tucked into bed -- but is there room for Martha?

Robbie loves getting dressed all by himself. Today he's going out with Mum. What does he decide to wear? Use the magic of this beautifully illustrated story to introduce young children to a new language. Bilingual text in English and Spanish, a guide to pronouncing the Spanish plus helpful notes for parents.