ABC Spanish: Take a Fun Journey through the Alphabet and Learn Some Spanish! (Little Concepts Series)

by Aless Baylis

Overview

ABC Spanish is a fun family read that pairs each letter of the Spanish alphabet with a Spanish word, its English translation, and a beautiful illustration.

A for ardilla (squirrel), B for búho (owl), and C for cocodrilo (crocodile)! Pairing each letter of the Spanish alphabet with the Spanish word for an identifiable animal or object and its English translation, ABC Spanish is a gorgeously illustrated, engaging read that makes learning the alphabet and Spanish words fun for the entire family. The included pronunciation guide helps teach the proper pronunciation of each animal, making this book a perfect introduction to the Spanish language.

The Little Concepts series helps young readers learn their ABCs with adorable illustrations featuring unique animals, colors, languages, and even healthy foods. From A to Z, learning the alphabet (even in Spanish and French!) has never been so surprising and engaging.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781633222830
Publisher:	Foster, Walter Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/10/2017
Series:	Little Concepts Series , #1
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.70(d)
Lexile:	NP (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Aless Baylis is a UK-based designer and illustrator with experience in pattern design and graphics for children's clothing. She's worked with Paperchase, H and M, Nike, Marks and Spencer, Gap, and others. Aless is married to a Spanish speaker and first began illustrating the alphabet to learn Spanish.

Editorial Reviews

★ 2017-05-10
Niñas y niños learn their ABCs en español.A is for ardilla (squirrel) and E is for erizo (hedgehog) in this pastel-colored board book. Each page features a different animal or object with a large, scratchily drawn uppercase letter in the top-left corner. (All the text appears to be hand-drawn and frequently displays irregular use of upper- and lowercase conventions.) The upper-right corner of the page spotlights the item's Spanish and English names, with Spanish printed large on top and English in a smaller hand beneath. The illustrations are warm and sweet, presenting rounded, friendly figures colored with pastel hues. Even inanimate objects, such as the wafle (waffle) and the uvas (grapes), are given smiling faces and welcoming body language. There are separate entries for N for "niña/niño" ("girl/boy") and Ñ for ñu (translated as "wildebeest" rather than "gnu"). It appears that X (xilófono) and Y (yak) are as troublesome for abecederaries in Spanish as in English. After the alphabet is finished, the backmatter provides the pronunciation of each letter for non-Spanish speakers and phonetic spelling for each creature along with the further introduction of the sounds ll, ch, and rr. The book is handsomely bound in faux hardcover style, boasting sturdy pages and smooth textures. An excellent starter book for those looking to raise their children in a bilingual environment. (Board book. 2-4)

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