The Picture Book Dictionary

About this Book

This book addresses conversational English giving the student great examples of simple phrases of the everyday life. Lively and colorful illustrations provide a visual and contextual clue about important word meanings and usage.

The Picture Book Dictionary is based on the standards of the U.S. primary school programs and will help: enrich both English and Spanish vocabulary; develop speech and conversational skills; develop memory, reading and spelling skills. Children will discover their unique ability to pick up languages.

• Over 3,000 of the most basic words in the English and Spanish languages;
• Each page is full of activity;
• Each English key word is followed by its Spanish translation;
• English words are in alphabetical order;
• English sentences are followed by Spanish translations;
• Key phrases for children’s basic conversations in English and Spanish;
• Charming illustrations will keep children’s attention and interest while learning.

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About this Author

Valery Laud is the author of numerous books and her articles and short stories has appeared in numerous publications... read more >

 

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Editorial Reviews

An English/Spanish bilingual reference deftly organized by Valerie Laud and brightly illustrated Valentine Latushkin. Each word is used in a sentence (in both English and Spanish) and demonstrated with a simple, friendly color illustration. For example, the entry for hot/caliente reads "The pie is still very hot"/"El pastel todavia esta muy caliente" and has a picture of a hot pie held in a woman's oven mitts. Especially recommended for bilingual families, The Picture Book Dictionary offers an easy-to-use introduction and beginning self-start education for bright youngsters.
Jim Cox ,Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review

 

... is a colorful, easy-to follow reference tool that encourages readers to learn Spanish words and phrases familiar to the everyday world.
"Best Pick!" by ParentGuide Magazine

 

... this is a great springboard for little ones on their way to future foreign language studies! ...
Lisa Barthuly & Family, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

 

The illustrations in this book are wonderful and comprehensive. Children with basic knowledge of the languages will find it easy to grasp the content of the text with the help of the pictures. A wide range of situations which children encounter in their daily life are also covered...
Dipika Mirpuri, About.com

 

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Testimonials

Done in a very solid manner of a quality learning book for children. No extra suggestions. We think the goal is quite achieved here.
Gunn, Beverly Hills, CA

 

Thank you! This is really a great book for my 6 year-old (even though we don't speak Spanish). He is just starting to read and this simple and familiar text puts his fear of unknown away and I see his confidence in reading growing.
Rita Zeif, Summerville, SC

 

We love the layout and colorful pictures in the book. The illustrations really help the kids read the sentences. The pictures also help our girls to remember what the Spanish words are. The type font is very clear and easy to read. The only thing I would add to the book is the Spanish words on the animals, time, playground, vegetables, and shapes pages.
Jane Guerin, Chanhassen, MN