Mommy I can read in Spanish!
2016-11-23
A few years ago, I could only dream of one day hearing these words: “Mommy I can read in Spanish!”Read More →
Puerto Rican Flamboyant Tree
2016-10-21
Although the Puerto Rican Flamboyant tree is not the island’s national tree, it is one of the most beautiful and recognizable trees across the island. They are colorful, and very majestic. Hailing from Madagascar these exotic trees have adapted to it’s natural environment on the island. “El flamboyán” in SpanishRead More →
Spanish Chapter Books for Kids
2016-04-18
My child is constantly challenging himself when it comes to reading. He’s above his reading level in English, and his newest reading obsession are chapter books. First it was Henry and Mudge, and now it’s the Magic Tree House series. As a mother raising a bilingual and biliterate child IRead More →
Childrens Target Language Book Swap
2016-04-15
For the past few years I’ve been hosting book swaps for my son and his friends. It’s an inexpensive way for us to find new books to add to our home library. Nevertheless, the books are in the community language. So how can we add more books in my son’sRead More →
Martin Luther King, Jr. Spanish Children’s Book
2016-01-18
I seriously squeal at the sight of Spanish children’s book! I was excited when I received this book from my sister in New York. Celebra El Dia De Mlk Jr. Con La Clase De La Sra. Park / Celebrate Mlk Jr’s Day With Mrs. Park’s Class (Cuentos Para Celebrar)Read More →
Verde Navidad {Green Christmas} Children’s Book
2015-12-01
Finding a children’s book about the lovely tradition of el Día de Reyes, and holiday celebrations in Puerto Rico has been difficult. However, I was so lucky to find this children’s book Verde Navidad / Green Christmas by authors Mrinali Alvarez Astacio and Juan Alvarez-O’Neill. This is the story ofRead More →