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Ariel & the Avocados

A to Z Kids: Book A

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A to Z Kids

A to Z Kids is a bilingual children's book series. There will be a total of 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet. The books are family oriented and center on a day in the life of a child and their favorite hobby/place/object. The stories use simple speech making it easy to read and understand. They are an excellent book choice for preschool to 3rd grade.
You get 2 books in 1 with every A to Z Kids book because they are dual language written in English & Spanish. RKH Books encourages and promotes bilingual reading. Learning and retaining a second language is easier to achieve during early childhood years.
The author implements a color-coded system for more common & simple words to help readers make a connection with English between Spanish. The books can be read in either language but the goal is to empower you with valuable tools to make learning two languages easier. For effective reading sessions, try to utilize 3 steps & tips below.
A to Z Kids Characters

3 Steps & Tips to reading Bilingual Books

  • Step 1 :

    First read the book in your primary/native language.

  • Step 2 :

    Next read the book in the second/new language. Try enunciating as best you can.

  • Step 3 :

    Lastly read the book in both languages at a moderate pace. Primary language 1st then the secondary language. Notice the connection to words using the color coded system.

  • Tip #1 :

    Read the book aloud. This helps with enunciation with new/2nd language. Sound out the words as best you can.

  • Tip #2 :

    Match the English to Spanish color coded words and notice the similarities. You may recognize quite a few cognates.

  • Tip #3 :

    Pace yourself but use this method on a consistent basis. These tips & steps help retain information like word recognition and phonics.

Bilingual & Cognitive Development Q&A's

What is cognitive development?

Cognitive development is the process where humans acquire and organize information. This is the process where one thinks, reasons and problem solves.

What are the 4 stages of cognitive development?

  1. Sensorimotor Stage
  2. Preoperational Stage
  3. Concrete Operational Stage
  4. Formal Operational Stage

Will speaking 2 languages at once confuse a child?

No, it will not. Children are in the early stages of cognitive development. Children soak up languages best from birth to 3 years old. Any time to learn a new language is always applauded. But the optimal time is by age 8 in children for better grasping and retaining the information of learning a new language.

What school age is best for introducing a second/foreign language?

Experts believe preschool ages are best. The first 5 years of a child's development their brain's ability to learn a second language is unmatched.

If I'm bilingual which language do I teach or speak to my child first?

It's best to have children learn in the strongest language you are the most fluent in first. Once their brain has mastered one language it will be primed to learn a 2nd much easier. However, kids can learn to read 2 languages at the same time!

Can I raise a bilingual child even if I don't speak a second language?

Of course! It won't be easy, there will be challenges but it is achievable. There is always room for all of us to learn something new at any age. Why not try to learn a second language also? Baby steps can lead to giant leaps.

Did you know?

Benefits to being bilingual are

  • Increased brain power and concentration
  • Refined language skills
  • Enhanced academic advantage
  • Imagination boost
  • Cultural awareness
  • Easier to learn a 3rd language

Did you know?

A child's preoperational stage of cognitive development is

where their language becomes more refined and mature. Children's imaginations and memory functions also begin to evolve on a deeper level beginning from toddler years to age 7 during the preoperational stage.

Did you know?

When you read to your kids

it helps you build a special bond with them. Reading for half an hour a day exposes them to almost 2 million words a year! You help them cultivate a life long love of reading. Reading refines their communication and social skills. Literacy and knowledge will improve and builds a vast vocabulary.

A to Z Kids: Ariel Book Reviews

More A-Z Kids Reviews

  • Courtney B. says

    "I really like how the author color coded the English to Spanish words makes me feel like even I could learn Spanish as an adult!"

  • Camille M. says

     "Love the flow of the story. Easy to read and fun with different tones. The book seems to come alive! Great learning for child & parent for example safety & how to pick a good avocado. Short & fun, it keeps my son's attention."-Camille M.

  • Juana C. says

    "Que linda historia de Ariel. Mi hija quiere que le lee este libro todas las noches!"
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