Publisher's Synopsis
A high-quality bilingual children's story in English and Polish, ideal for bilingual families and kids who learn Polish or English as a second language. The book has been translated by Rafal Miszkurka, a professional Polish translator with many years of experience and a Master of Arts degree in Translation from the Uniwersytet Warminsko-Mazurskie w Olsztynie. It was proofread by Joanna Bietkowska (Master of Arts, Uniwersytet Slaski w Katowicach, Department of English and Applied Linguistics) who also has vast experience, having translated voice-overs for over 200 films, encompassing documentaries, sports, reality shows, and soap operas for several TV channels, including National Geographic and Via History among others. The book has 40 pages, above the industry standard of 32 pages, and 20 page spreads as an eBook on the Kindle app. Complimentary activities and lesson plans can be downloaded on the author's website.
Nelly is very excited about going back to school! She's bilingual and during this school year, she's going to learn how to read and write in her home language as well. Ms. Josie Journey, the Polish language teacher, welcomes the children with a fun activity. Their first lesson in Polish is all about practicing saying what they love! After reading this book, children will:✓Be prompted to fill in their own box with all that they love
✓Be encouraged to be creative and use their imagination
✓Be motivated to learn another language Albert Einstein has been quoted to have said that creativity is intelligence having fun, and that imagination is more important than knowledge. Creativity is the highest form of intelligence because it goes beyond knowledge recall and extends into knowledge creation. Did you know those creative young children who use their imagination are more effective, resourceful, resilient, and confident than their peers? Creative children are also better equipped to overcome obstacles and navigate changes in life. This book makes the perfect gift for creative little boys and girls, teachers, librarians, and parents who raise bilingual and multilingual kids. Perfect for all children ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and up, depending on their fluency level in the target language. Most suitable for grade 1, grade, 2, grade 3, and parents and Polish language teachers who appreciate a well-written and beautifully illustrated bilingual book. The use of large fonts and the choice of a white background for the text make it ideal for early readers. "Nelly's Box" is also available in several other bilingual editions. If you're reading this on amazon.de/.co.uk/.ca/.au/.it, etc, visit the .com link https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7BC5HRJ/ and Goodreads for more reviews.
