Minutka, The Bilingual Dog by Anna Mycek-Wodecki

Milet, 2007

Recommended Readers: 2+

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Publisher’s Description:

Meet Minutka, a lovable, playful dog who is bilingual: she is fluent in English and Spanish! Minutka even dreams in both languages!

She shows us how much fun it is to be in a family, to play around the house and garden and with friends, and to be bilingual.

With beautifully expressive, witty illustrations and a highly contemporary design, Minutka delights readers of all ages. Anyone who has ever known or loved a pet will instantly recognize and laugh at what Minutka does: how she shakes paw, snatches socks, runs in circles . . . Minutka is for everyone: you don’t need to be a child or bilingual to be entertained and entranced by this lovable dog!

KIWI Bookworm Review:

Minutka is a charming little bilingual dog who even dreams in two languages. In this version, Minutka speaks Polish and English, although other languages are available. Milet offers a wide range of bilingual books and dictionaries for children in more than 25 languages.

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The Bilingual Edge by Kendall King and Alison Mackey

Collins, 2007

Recommended Readers- Adults

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Publisher’s Description:

In The Bilingual Edge, professors and parents King and Mackey wade through the hype and provide clear insights into what actually works. No matter what your language background is—whether you never passed Spanish in high school or you speak Mandarin fluently—King and Mackey will help you:

• select the language that will give your child the most benefits
• find materials and programs that will assist your child in achieving fluency
• identify and use your family’s unique traits to maximize learning

Fancy private schools and expensive materials aren’t needed. Instead, The Bilingual Edge translates the latest research into interactive strategies and quick tips that even the busiest parents can use.

KIWI Bookworm Review:

The authors clearly lay out strategies for teaching language, even for parents who don’t speak the language themselves. They highlight the importance of learning through reinforcement and interpersonal communication, and point out that language-oriented media, toys, and games are a great way to keep kids interested in learning. A must-have if you want to know why, when and how to teach your child a second language.

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