Overall Height: .25 inches
Genre: Foreign Language Study
Format: Paperback
Author: Henriette Barkow, Richard Johnson
• Engaging bilingual children's book is effective for teaching the development of reading skills, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension of both English and French
• Simple, repetitive sentence structures, basic vocabulary, and side-by-side bilingual text help with gradual mastery of both languages
• Bilingual book is TalkingPEN enabled to help perfect your pronunciation and intonation; simply use a Talking Pen (# 202445; sold separately), touch a corner of each page, and hear a professional native speaker read the words out loud
• Captivating, colorful illustrations will enthrall all learning styles while they follow storyline and sound out text
• Dual language book provides educational way to celebrate diverse cultures, traditions, and lifestyles at home or school
Enrich kids' worlds with this engaging (and educational) bilingual story book in dual English and French. Set against candy-floss clouds and rolling green hills, Henriette Barkow's charming retelling of this traditional Norwegian folktale, 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff', brings a cast of memorable characters to life for a new generation of readers. The storyline encourages creative problem solving and develops decision making skills for youngsters...like "would you dare trip-trap across a bridge guarded by a hungry troll"? The 3 Billy Goats are about to try their luck...as readers can contemplate each's choice and follow along with side-by-side bilingual text! Recommended for ages 4 to 7. Paperback.