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Cover of I Love to Help (Swedish English Bilingual Children's Book)

I Love to Help (Swedish English Bilingual Children's Book)

by Shelley Admont

Book Details

Publisher:Kidkiddos Books Limited
Published:2020-09-11
Pages:32
Format:BOOK
Language:sv

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

Swedish English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Swedish as their second language. Jimmy the little bunny goes to the beach with his family. There he learns about the importance of helping others. When Jimmy's sandcastle is destroyed by the wave, they work together to build the bigger and better one. Everything works out better when we help each other.

Our Review

This charming bilingual picture book offers young readers a gentle lesson in cooperation while providing valuable language exposure in both Swedish and English. The story follows Jimmy, an endearing bunny character, who discovers during a beach outing that helping others makes every activity more enjoyable. When a wave washes away his carefully constructed sandcastle, Jimmy learns that working together with family leads to even more impressive creations. The parallel text presentation allows children to see both languages side-by-side, making it accessible for early language learners.

What distinguishes this book is how naturally it integrates the bilingual element into a relatable childhood experience—building sandcastles and facing minor disappointments. Parents seeking to introduce Swedish or English will appreciate how the story models positive family dynamics and problem-solving through teamwork. The illustrations likely capture the beach setting's joy and the satisfaction of collaborative effort, making the moral feel earned rather than preachy. This approach to bilingual education through everyday adventures makes language learning feel like a natural part of storytelling.

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