Publisher's Synopsis
Kids will dive right into this talking book that teaches marine-life words in Spanish with just the touch of a finger on magical paper. This screen-free, immersive, early language-learning book is perfect for ages 0-5, and features native speakers pronouncing each vocabulary word, fun sound effects, and 12 original short songs in a variety of music styles. With a splash of imagination, bath time becomes a thrilling, bubbly deep-sea adventure, complete with a seahorse ride and a tickling octopus. Has a boy's dream of meeting schools of ocean creatures really come true? Dive in to see... State-of-the-art paper electronics allows kids to simply touch the images on the paper of an otherwise normal-looking-book and hear words spoken by native speakers. The magic is enhanced with beautiful art, real ambient sounds and original, toe-tapping tunes produced by Grammy winning sensation Jesse Lewis! As part of TA-DA!'s Language Adventures series, AN AWESOME OCEAN TALE weaves culture, storytelling through art, music, sound and imagination to bring languages to our youngest learners, creating a strong foundation and a lifelong love of languages and culture. Spanish language vetting for this book was carried out by TA-DA!'s partner UNAM (the prestigious the National Autonomous University of Mexico). THIS BOOK TALKS! LEARN Spanish in an unforgettable way. TOUCH the integrated sound button on each page. HEAR a native speaker pronounce 11 ocean and sea animal words in Spanish. SEE vibrant, thoughtful illustrations by Kelsey Suan, background artist for the Oscar-Award winning animated short "Hair Love." GROOVE to 12 original tunes produced by 4-time Grammy Award winner Jesse Lewis. • Our crisp, clear, cutting-edge sound technology ensures you'll never miss a beat—or a word • Matching sounds to pictures and words improves language comprehension • Seek and find games increase positive associations...and the fun factor! • Kids can learn the language even if their parent or caregiver doesn't speak Spanish • Endorsed by teachers and a speech therapist • Made in partnership with top educational and cultural institutions worldwide • Screen-free learning alternative • Safety-tested for ages 0-5+ • Batteries are included and can easily be replaced TA-DA!: the standard in children's home and classroom-based language learning.
