Little Treasures: Endearments from Around the World
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (894 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0547428626 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Children are addressed with endearments in many cultures. Each word or expression is written in the native language, accompanied by simplified pronunciation, and translated into English. Although slightly tilted toward European cultures, the selection includes sweet names from every inhabited continent. With a few brush strokes per figure, the pictures display a remarkable variety of people, nearly all of them smiling. Preschool-Grade 3. As the author explains in appended notes, the use of endearments is common but not universal. This amusing sampling starts with the U.S. --Linda Perkins . and provides loving terms from 16 other cultures. Lively ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations reflect the diversity without stereotyping. From Booklist “Little coconut candy” in Brazil, “little mischievous pea” in China, and “hug bunny” in Finland. Although the audience is primary-schoolers, older children will also find t
Super cute book! I think I've read this book every night for a month or since I gave the book to my daughter for Valentine's Day. Creative and fun!. tiffany carpoff said A sweet book for cultural studies for preschoolers. This is a great starter book for introducing other cultures and languages to preschoolers. It is simple and the illustrations are interesting. Teaching younger kids about love and affection across cultures while introducing tidbits of language and tradition is a great mix.. Mrs. S. said BIG HIT!. My students LOVE this book! I had them as "BIG HIT!" according to Mrs. S.. My students LOVE this book! I had them as 2nd graders last year when I first purchased the book, and I have them this year as BIG HIT! My students LOVE this book! I had them as 2nd graders last year when I first purchased the book, and I have them this year as 3rd graders. They love to have me dismiss them using the book to give everyone a sweet goodbye at the end of the day, and beg for it regularly. I l. rd graders. They love to have me dismiss them using the book to give everyone a sweet goodbye at the end of the day, and beg for it regularly. I l. nd graders last year when I first purchased the book, and I have them this year as BIG HIT! My students LOVE this book! I had them as 2nd graders last year when I first purchased the book, and I have them this year as 3rd graders. They love to have me dismiss them using the book to give everyone a sweet goodbye at the end of the day, and beg for it regularly. I l. rd graders. They love to have me dismiss them using the book to give everyone a sweet goodbye at the end of the day, and beg for it regularly. I l
All over the world, people express their love for their children through endearments, such as “sweetie pie” or “peanut.” A child might be called little angel, angelito, in Spanish or precious, bao bei, in Chinese or my sweet little moon, mera chanda, in Hindi.Little Treasures offers a wealth of endearments in fourteen languages to share with your own beloved poppet and petit chou. . A tender collection of endearments for children the world over