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Cover of I Love Winter (Russian English Bilingual Children's Book)

I Love Winter (Russian English Bilingual Children's Book)

by Shelley Admont

Book Details

Publisher:Kidkiddos Books Limited
Published:2020-11-10
Pages:34
Format:BOOK
Language:ru

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

Russian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Russian as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can enjoy spending time outside.

Our Review

This charming bilingual picture book offers young readers a gentle introduction to seasonal changes through the story of Jimmy, who initially struggles with the winter cold. The Russian English parallel text creates an accessible language learning experience, allowing children to compare vocabulary and sentence structures naturally while following Jimmy's journey. Vivid illustrations capture the magic of snowy landscapes and winter activities, making the seasonal concepts visually engaging. The narrative smoothly integrates practical winter vocabulary in both languages, from clothing terms to weather descriptions.

What sets this book apart is how it transforms a simple story about dressing for cold weather into a meaningful cultural and linguistic bridge. Children see Jimmy problem-solve his way to warmth, modeling resilience and practical life skills while absorbing two languages simultaneously. The dual-language format works particularly well for bilingual families, Russian speakers learning English, or English speakers exploring Russian. Young readers will emerge not only understanding how to prepare for winter weather but also with expanded vocabulary in both languages, making seasonal changes an opportunity for growth and discovery.

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