Little Polyglot Adventures Series (Vol. 1): Dylan's Birthday Present / El Regalo de Cumpleaños de Dylan - Bilingual English and Spanish Edition
This is the bilingual English - Spanish edition of this book. It is also available in several other languages.
Summary in English:
Dylan is an American boy like many others. One thing makes him special, though: his parents come from other countries and speak to him in different languages. It's his birthday today and he receives a
very
unusual present, only to lose it shortly after. Together with his best friend Emma, a sweet bilingual girl born to South African parents, Dylan sets out to find his lost birthday present. During their search, the two friends learn about the value of friendship, of speaking different languages, and of appreciating one's own as well as others' cultural and linguistic background.
If you are looking for a children's book that will help your child see the value in speaking other languages, in being multicultural, and that will hopefully get them excited about learning languages, this book is a great choice
.
Summary in Spanish:
Dylan es un chico americano como muchos otros, pero una cosa lo hace especial: sus padres vienen de otros países y le hablan en diferentes idiomas. Hoy es su cumpleaños y recibe un regalo muy inusual, solamente para perderlo poco después. Junto con su mejor amiga Emma, una dulce chica bilingüe nacida de padres sudafricanos, Dylan se dispone a encontrar su regalo de cumpleaños perdido. Durante su búsqueda, los dos amigos aprenden sobre el valor de la amistad, de hablar diferentes idiomas, y de apreciar su propio origen cultural y lingüístico, así como el de los demás.