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Cover of Paddle & Pounce - English / Portuguese (BR) Bilingual Childrens Picture Book Paddle & Pounce go on an Iceberg Adventure...

Paddle & Pounce - English / Portuguese (BR) Bilingual Childrens Picture Book Paddle & Pounce go on an Iceberg Adventure...

by Sonja Ebba Scherling

Book Details

Publisher:Kidkiddos Books Limited
Published:2019-06-12
Pages:32
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1525908235

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

English Portuguese (Brazil) Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Portuguese as their second language. This children's story has a message for children and parents alike, teaching kids compassion and creativity, while reminding parents the importance of quality time with their children.

Our Review

This charming bilingual story follows a child's imaginative journey, offering young readers parallel text in both English and Portuguese. The narrative gently explores themes of empathy and creative thinking through relatable childhood scenarios. Parents will appreciate how the simple, heartfelt story models compassionate behavior in ways preschoolers can understand. The dual-language format makes language learning feel like a natural part of the storytelling experience rather than a lesson.

What distinguishes this book is its dual appealβ€”it simultaneously engages children with its imaginative plot while delivering a subtle reminder to parents about the value of undivided attention. The illustrations likely support comprehension across both languages, helping visual learners make connections between words and meanings. Families practicing Portuguese or English as a second language will find this particularly valuable for building vocabulary through context. This thoughtful bilingual picture book creates meaningful opportunities for shared reading moments that strengthen both language skills and family bonds.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction