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Emotional Language
Introduces feelings through adventure.
Imagination & Adventures
Where the Wild Things Are / Donde viven los monstruos
Maurice Sendak· Published 1996
A classic adventure with emotional language and rich vocabulary kids grow into over time.
A richly layered bilingual-friendly classic.
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Why It's On Our Shelf
This is one of those books that grows with your child. This is also one of those books that they may credit, as I do, with igniting a spark of imagination that carried into adulthood. Early on, the pictures do most of the work. Over time, the language starts to land more deeply. Reading it together opens space to talk about emotions and imagination. It is powerful without being overwhelming. A lifelong favorite of mine.
Why It Works
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Visual Anchoring
Images support understanding.
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Revisitable Story
Gains meaning over time.
Imagination & Adventures
Dragons Love Tacos / Dragones y Tacos
Adam Rubin
A funny, attention-grabbing story that keeps kids listening, even through lots of language.
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Imagination & Adventures
The Day the Crayons Quit / El día que los crayones regresaron a casa
Drew Daywalt
A funny story that makes kids want to hear it again, which is exactly what you want for language exposure.
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Imagination & Adventures
Press Here / Presiona aquí
Herve Tullet
An interactive book that naturally invites action words and participation in both languages.
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