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My First Book of Tagalog Words
"U is for umaga, the end of the night—when Mama kisses me good morning, and dark becomes light."
My First Book of Tagalog introduces preschool children to the Tagalog language—also known as Filipino—the national language of the Philippines, which has been influenced by both Spanish and English.
Important everyday words in Filipino culture are presented in a playful and approachable ABC structure that makes learning fun and easy. Studies have shown that kids this age are developing language skills at a rapid rate—learning new words is a snap for them!
The catchy rhymes in this book reinforce learning, and children will be delighted by the charming Filipino kids they meet on each and every page. An introduction to the sounds of Tagalog along with notes on the Filipino language and culture provide a positive learning experience for both youngsters and parents.
An introduction to the sounds of Tagalog words, along with kid-friendly notes on linguistics and culture throughout, makes learning to speak Tagalog a positive experience.
Introduce unique bits of culture and languages to your family. Each book highlights a specific Asian language. Using the English alphabet, a word in the target language is introduced: A is for Ao (Vietnamese for pond); C is for Chai (Hindi for a special tea); J is for Janken (the Japanese version of Rock, Paper, Scissors). An explanatory preface (with pronunciation notes) highlights specific culture and language elements. Each volume contains beautiful, full-page illustrations and included rhyming text to introduce a word and bit of the culture. Each word is written for English pronunciation and in the target language. Emphasis is typically on day-to-day activities from a neutral perspective (with no religious emphasis). The publisher website provides free downloadable MP3 files with each word pronounced; some books include other supplements for further enjoyment. You'll treasure these lovely hardcover alphabet books and the languages and cultures they introduce. ~ Ruth
Product Format: | Hardcover |
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Brand: | Tuttle Publishing |
Grades: | PK-4 |
ISBN: | 9780804850148 |
Length in Inches: | 8.25 |
Width in Inches: | 9.25 |
Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |