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

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

by Shelley Admont

Book Details

Publisher:Kidkiddos Books Limited
Published:2021-01-03
Pages:34
Format:BOOK
Language:tr

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

Turkish English Bilingual kids' book. Perfect for kids learning English or Turkish as their second language. Jimmy was not prepared for the cold weather. He learns how to keep himself warm and can enjoy playing outside.

Our Review

This bilingual picture book offers a charming seasonal story that introduces young readers to practical winter preparation while building language skills in both Turkish and English. When Jimmy discovers he's unprepared for the cold weather, the narrative follows his journey learning how to dress properly and stay warm, turning a potentially frustrating situation into an engaging learning opportunity. The dual-language text appears side-by-side, making it accessible for children developing fluency in either language. Through Jimmy's experience, the book naturally incorporates winter clothing vocabulary and seasonal concepts in both Turkish and English.

What sets this seasonal story apart is how seamlessly it blends practical life lessons with language acquisition, showing rather than telling how to problem-solve when faced with discomfort from the cold. Children will relate to Jimmy's initial struggle and celebrate his discovery that proper preparation leads to outdoor winter fun. The book particularly benefits bilingual families, English language learners with Turkish backgrounds, and children in Turkish immersion programs. This warm-hearted approach to seasonal education makes language learning feel like a natural part of the story rather than a lesson, leaving young readers both informed and inspired to embrace winter adventures.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction