Summer with Grandpa - Лято при дядо: A Bulgarian English bilingual children's book, (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798323442232)

A high-quality bilingual children's story in English and Bulgarian, illustrated with watercolor paintings, ideal for bilingual families and kids who learn Bulgarian or English as a second language. It has been translated by Stefanka Vasileva, a professional multilingual translator and foreign language educator, specialized in educational management and methods of bilingual language teaching. The book has 36 pages, just above the industry standard of 32 pages, and 18-page spreads as an eBook on the Kindle app. Complimentary activities and lesson plans can be downloaded on the author's website.

It's summertime, and Petko, Silvia, Daddy, and Mommy are traveling back to Grandpa's island! This time of the year, family and friends come together from far and wide. Grandpa wishes to welcome them all with a big family meal and invites the kids to go fishing. Will they manage to catch enough fish for everyone?

Лято е и Петко, Силвия, татко и мама пътуват обратно към острова на дядо! По това време на годината семейството и приятелите се събират от близо и далеч. Дядо иска да посрещне всички с добре дошли на голяма семейна трапеза и кани децата да отидат на риболов. Ще успеят ли да уловят достатъчно риба за всички?

Some key themes weaved in the story:
✓ Family and friends reunion
✓ Ethnic diversity is seen within a family setting
✓ Blended families
✓ Love
✓ Bicultural and bilingual children
✓ Linguistic diversity represented
✓ Inclusion (animals are also included)
✓ Several opportunities to expand vocabulary in the target language
(numbers, means of transport, family, and more)

This book makes the perfect gift for little boys and girls with loving relatives and friends living in different countries. It's also a great addition to the libraries of children who learn English and Bulgarian, language teachers, librarians, and parents who raise bilingual and multilingual kids. Perfect for all children ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and up, depending on their fluency level in the target language. The use of large fonts and a white background for the text make it ideal for early readers.

"Summer with Grandpa" is also available in several other bilingual editions. If you're reading this on amazon.de/.co.uk/.ca/.au/.it, etc, visit the .com / USA Amazon website and Goodreads for more reviews.

Author: Stefanka Vasileva, Elisavet Arkolaki
ISBN-13: 9798323442232
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/21/2024
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d