I am thrilled once again to be participating in Read Your World Day (formerly Multicultural Children’s Book Day), not just as a reviewer but also as a co-host. This year, I have the privilege of reviewing wonderful Spanish language books for kids that cover a number of topics, from stereotypes to superstitions. All of the...

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July 6, 2017

New Bilingual Books for Kids of All Ages

by Leanna

I’m always so excited when I come across books that encourage my children to read in Spanish. Bilingual books are great choices for children learning a language, because it can help increase the reader’s vocabulary by including text in their primary language. Even though they are still learning, they are able to read more complex...

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January 22, 2016

Bilingual Board Books {Multicultural Children’s Book Day}

by Leanna

Do you live in a bilingual household or simply want to teach your kids a little Spanish? Bilingual board books are a wonderful way to introduce your children to Spanish at an early age, and the text is simple enough for kids (and adults!) that have only a rudimentary understanding of the language. Disclosure: I...

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January 12, 2016

Winter Books for Kids

by Leanna

Winter is a wonderful time to share great books with your kids. The cold weather lends itself perfectly to snuggling up under a blanket together to read! Here are some of our favorite winter books. Disclosure: I received complimentary copies of Max and Marla and The Thing about Yetis; however, all opinions are my own. This...

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September 7, 2015

Latino Bedtime Stories

by Leanna

In anticipation of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are some favorite Latino bedtime stories! Some are in Spanish, others are bilingual, others are mostly in English with Spanish phrases sprinkled in; some emphasize cultural themes or traditions. What they have in common is passing on heritage – whether through language or culture – through the snuggly...

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June 14, 2014

Children’s Books about Costa Rica

by Leanna

This post is part of the World Cup for Kids project from Multicultural Kid Blogs. Each time Costa Rica plays, I will be doing a post on some aspect of that country’s culture. Today I am sharing some children’s books to teach kids about this beautiful country! This post contains affiliate links. If you click through...

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March 19, 2013

Runaway Radish: Book Review and Experiment

by Leanna

This post was written as part of the Gingerbread Stories from Around the World collection on Kid World Citizen. As you all know, I love bilingual books, especially ones that are as fun to read as Runaway Radish/El Rabano Que Escapo by Janice Levy. During a trip to Mexico, Levy learned about the Night of...

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