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	Choosing a dictionary for young beginners
	A bilingual dictionary...?
	NEW Collins First Time Spanish Dictionary
	Extracts from Collins First Time Spanish Dictionary	This is a completely new dictionary specially designed for children aged 7-11 just starting to learn Spanish. We recommend it because it has all the basic features of a "proper" bilingual dictionary - two sides (Sp-En/En-Sp) - age-appropriate vocabulary - examples of usage - simple grammar info without confusing abbreviations. Notes There are lots of notes (see left) about language and culture, and warnings about "false friends". It covers Spanish and Latin American practice.
	You can also find words arranged by topic in a "picture dictionary" section.	Topic pages A special illustrated section (see left) shows everyday life and culture, with words and phrases on topics e.g. the town, birthdays, in the park, animals, in the house. More topics are covered in separate vocabulary lists. Verb tables Children are helped to find the form of the verb they need for present, past and future tenses. Price: ONLY

I can read Spanish! - Spanish - English bilingual story books and CD-ROMs
Children love these warm humorous stories and the enchanting colour pictures by very talented illustrators. Ideal for reading aloud, they provide a rich "mine" of language to talk about. The parallel Spanish-English texts are written in natural language, simple and carefully controlled . Lots of repetition makes them perfect for young language learners taking their first steps in reading Spanish. Each BOOK ends with a short picture dictionary to highlight the key words in the new language. Also included is an introduction on using the book and a complete guide to the pronunciation of the foreign language, Most titles are now also available as interactive 'Talking Big Book' CD-ROMs, with each story read by a Spanish native speaker.	The CD-ROM storu is read aloud as you show it on-screen

Back to top	Puppy finds a Friend
		It's Saturday and Puppy wants to play. He tries his farmyard friends but they all have something more important to do. Will he have to play alone, or can he find a friend after all? Book price: £ Also available as an interactive CD-ROM - find out more>
Back to top	What's for Supper?
Back to top		Dad and his children are cooking tonight, but first they have to go shopping at the supermarket. They want to keep the dish a secret from Mum. What can they be making? Book price: £ Also available as an interactive CD-ROM - find out more>

Back to top	Happy Birthday!
			Michael's party is in full swing when - oops, away fly all the colourful balloons! Is the party spoilt or will Mum come to the rescue? Price: £ Also available as an interactive CD-ROM - find out more>
	I Want My Banana!
Back to top			Monkey's hungry, but he can't find his banana. Some fearsome jungle creatures offer him tasty alternatives, but monkey isn't convinced of their generosity. Book price: £ Also available as an interactive CD-ROM - find out more>
	I'm Too Big
Back to top		The elephant and giraffe are unhappy. One would like to be taller, the other shorter. One would like bigger ears, the other smaller ones. But finally they agree. they like each other as they are. Book price: £ Also available as an interactive CD-ROM - find out more>
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Back to top	Get Dressed, Robbie
Back to top		Robbie loves getting dressed all by himself, but his choice of clothes is often very original. Today he's going out with his mum. What does he choose to wear? Book price: £ Also available as an interactive CD-ROM - find out more>
	Goodnight Everyone
Back to top		It's Martha's bedtime, but first she has to say goodnight to all her cuddly friends: teddy, penguin, monkey and little mouse. They're all tucked in. but will there be space for Martha? Book price: £ Also available as an interactive CD-ROM - find out more>
Back to top		Harry is sad when George his pet goldfish dies and is buried in the garden. But when spring comes, Harry has a wonderful surprise. Book price: £ Also available as an interactive CD-ROM - find out more>

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