**NEW** Feathers and Friends (Bilingual ed.)
Sami is originally from Afghanistan and has just moved to Seattle. He meets Rosa, who comes from Ecuador. The two discover a common interest in birds. He likes to draw, and she likes to write. Together, they embark on a project to create a book about all the birds they see. These shared interests help …
**NEW** Baby Play (Bilingual Board book)
**NEW** Peekaboo, I see you! Get ready to dance, build, splash and laugh together with Baby Play. This bilingual Arabic and English sequel to the bestseller Baby Talk has been especially created for caregivers and older children to bond and share special moments with new babies. Featuring simple, high-contrast photographs of a wide variety of …
**NEW** Baby’s First Words (Bilingual Board book)
**NEW** Learn over 100 early vocabulary words with a toothy toddler and her two dads! Plus, the search for the silly woolly mammoth on each page will keep little eyes glued to the pages. Designed to support babies’ natural pattern of language development, this first words book for the modern world reflects the earliest words …
**NEW** Bear about Town (Bilingual ed.)
Discover lots of different shapes with Bear — there are triangles on the waves, Bear goes to town every day, and always has something to do! From the bakery, to the gym, to the toyshop, walk with Bear through the days of the week as he visits his favourite places in town. Explore Bear’s town …
**NEW** Benita and the Night Creatures (Bilingual ed.)
Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and other spooky creatures from Peruvian lore. To the creatures’ disbelief, Benita is so absorbed by her book that she’s not the least bit scared of them! Bilingual English with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese Simplified, French, Haitian Creole, Navajo, …
**NEW** Dumpling Day (Bilingual ed.)
Savor a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods, now available in bilingual paperback! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighbourhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all …
**NEW** Fast and Slow (Bilingual Board Book ed.)
Little ones love things that go! A car is fast, and a bike is slow. A boat is fast, and a raft is slow. A rocket is fast, and hot air balloon is slow. Introduce first words in target language and English, and learn about different modes of transportation while comparing slow-moving vehicles with speedy …
**NEW** First Friends: Shapes (Bilingual Board Book ed.)
Join a class of kids at daycare as they find numbers 1 to 10 throughout the day, at drop-off, snack time, rest time, and on the playground – then say goodbye at pickup time together! This bilingual book is perfect for kids and caregivers to practice counting skills and prepare for starting childcare. Develop early …
**NEW** Jet the Cat (Is Not a Cat) (Bilingual ed.)
Jet is not like any other cat . . . but when other animals try to convince her that she’s really a bird or a frog or a goat, she learns to embrace her unique identity. This hilarious story, now in bilingual editions, teaches us to celebrate our differences and be confident in our true …
**NEW** Leo’s Dogs (Bilingual ed.)
Leo’s Dogs is the heartwarming story of a boy adjusting to a new life. Beautifully illustrated, this book will appeal to children of all ages. Moving to a new home isn’t easy for Leo. He is trying to learn a new language and make friends. Leo also misses the dog he had to leave behind. Things …
**NEW** Mindful Tots: Animal Antics (Bilingual Board book)
**NEW** Help toddlers focus — in bilingual format — as they transition from one activity to the next. This sturdy yet stylish bilingual board book is designed to enable caregivers to practice a mindful movement exercise with children as young as 2 years old. Written by the award-winning author of the bestselling Mindful Kids activity …
**NEW** Ruby’s School Walk (Bilingual ed.)
It’s Ruby’s first day at school, and it feels like there are beasts lurking around every corner! How will Mom help her find her courage? Ruby and Mom’s adventures open the door for caregivers to ask children about their anxieties about new experiences. Now available in bilingual editions. Develop early language skills Perfect to read …
**NEW** That’s Mine! (Bilingual Board Book ed.)
When one toddler in a childcare setting takes all the toy animals for herself, she discovers that monopolizing all the toys can be a bit lonely. Will offering one of the animals to another child help bridge the gap? Now available in bilingual format, this gentle exploration of early friendship helps toddlers recognize the tension …
**NEW** Together Is Better (Bilingual ed.)
Together Is Better celebrates the strength and vitality of communities bonding through shared activities. This book is part of the Language Lizard Living in Harmony collection which helps explain concepts of diversity, kindness, and friendship. Bilingual English with Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Dari, Haitian Creole, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Swahili or Ukrainian
**NEW** Whatever Comes Tomorrow (Bilingual ed.)
Tomorrow may bring changes that are scary, strange or new. Tomorrow may bring chances to embrace your truest you. Empower kids to manage anxiety! Perfect for a bedtime story to ease next-day jitters, this lyrical picture book, in bilingual format, reassures readers through calming affirmations that they have the strength to face whatever comes tomorrow. …
Be Kind (Bilingual ed.)
“Beautiful messages with inspiring art!” – Zeynep E., Language Acquisition Specialist
Be Kind shows many ways to help others with simple acts of kindness. Illustrations include diverse characters and settings from around the world, allowing children to see themselves in the book and learn about the world around them.
Fresh As a Daisy (Bilingual ed.)
Why would you be under the weather?
What does it mean to put down roots?
Idioms can be confusing, but they help you to understand English and are a lot of fun to learn!
With idiom meanings, example sentences, and clever illustrations depicting scenes and characters from around the world, this multicultural book explains common nature idioms in a way that makes them easy to understand. It’s a perfect book to teach students in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms!
Happy After All (Bilingual ed.)
A story about a girl and her father who have migrated from their home to live in a new land. What are her concerns and how does her father help her overcome them? ‘Hey, this new land is OK, in fact it’s not so different, the people are nice. Papa said I would be happy …
Icing on the Cake (Bilingual ed.)
“The Language Lizard Idiom books are … a teacher’s dream come true!… #1 pick for teachers everywhere. … readers will have a whale of a time discovering new phrases and expressions, while turning pages with laughter and joy.” – Tara Brown, ESL teacher What does it mean to use your noodle? Why would you spill the beans? Idioms can …
Listen, Listen! (Bilingual ed.)
Introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of the year from summer’s sizzling sun to winter’s crackling snow. Featuring breathtaking illustrations by internationally renowned illustrator, Alison Jay, this book will open your child’s eyes and ears to the world around them! Size – 28cm x 21.5cm Bilingual English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified), …
Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat (Bilingual ed.)
Little Red Hen finds some grains of wheat but when she asks the duck, the goose and the turkey to help her plant them they all have one answer: “I can’t possibly help you, I’m far too busy.” When Little Red Hen has finally grown the wheat, harvested it, turned it into flour and baked …
My Bilingual Talking Dictionary (Bilingual ed.)
A revolutionary resource for language learning! My Bilingual Talking Dictionary brings over 650 widely used words to life with stunning illustrations and text in English with one of 29 different languages. My Bilingual Talking Dictionary is a great resource to use on its own or you can combine with a TalkingPEN to listen to each …
My Face Book (Bilingual Board Book ed.)
Babies love looking at other babies and these charming baby faces . . . smiling, frowning, laughing, being silly or serious are sure to captivate and delight toddlers and babies. They will ask to look at and to read the book again and again. Self-expression has never been more adorable! Size – 126mm x 126mm …
Quiet! (Bilingual Ed.)
Ssh! Listen. What’s that noise? What can we hear when we’re really, really quiet? A toddler enjoys the range of sounds they hear as their busy day comes to an end, from the bustle and chat of dinner time, to the quiet hush of their father’s voice at bedtime. The text and sensory clues to …
Ready, Set, Go! (Bilingual ed.)
Come along on a lively, lyrical exploration of the world’s most beloved sports. Rhyming text and energetic artwork featuring a diverse group of children introduce the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball, track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and swimming. Includes educational endnotes and art by celebrated illustrator Christiane Engel, whose previous …
The Lion’s Share – English Animal Idioms (Bilingual ed.)
“The Language Lizard Idiom books are … a teacher’s dream come true!… #1 pick for teachers everywhere. … readers will have a whale of a time discovering new phrases and expressions, while turning pages with laughter and joy.” – Tara Brown, ESL teacher What does it mean to let the cat out of the bag? Why would you take …
The Three Little Howlers (Bilingual ed.)
How will The Three Little Howlers escape from the fierce jaguar? With beautiful illustrations set in the rainforest of Central America, this lively retelling of The Three Little Pigs will charm readers of all ages. This book is available in many bilingual editions This book is part of the Language Lizard World of Stories collection. These adventures are set in diverse …
The Three Little Sun Bears (Bilingual ed)
How will The Three Little Sun Bears escape from the ferocious Siberian tiger? Set in the tropical rainforest in Asia, readers of all ages will enjoy this clever retelling of The Three Little Pigs. This book is available in many bilingual editions. This book is part of the Language Lizard World of Stories collection. These adventures are set in diverse areas …
Vaccines Explained (Bilingual ed.)
Vaccines Explained describes how vaccines work, their history, and why they are important. This book is a great learning resource to help increase medical knowledge and decrease fear in all communities during a public health crisis. Simple text and colourful, multicultural illustrations make this book perfect for readers of all ages. Bilingual English with Arabic, Brazilian …
We Can All Be Friends (Bilingual ed.)
We Can All Be Friends “Beautiful messages within inspiring art!” – Zeynep E., Language Acquisition Specialist. We Can All Be Friends shows how much we have in common even though we are all different. Illustrations include diverse characters and settings from around the world, allowing children to see themselves in the book and learn about …
Who Are We? (Bilingual ed.)
“Beautiful messages with inspiring art!” – Zeynep E., Language Acquisition Specialist. Who Are We ? helps us to understand and appreciate the diversity in our community. This multicultural book, part of the Language Lizard Living in Harmony Series, includes access to free lesson plans and fun activities to support diversity education. This book is available …
With Flying Colours (Bilingual ed.)
Why would you be under the weather?
What does it mean to put down roots?
Idioms can be confusing, but they help you to understand English and are a lot of fun to learn!
With idiom meanings, example sentences, and clever illustrations depicting scenes and characters from around the world, this multicultural book explains common nature idioms in a way that makes them easy to understand. It’s a perfect book to teach students in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms!