by Karen Nemeth (Author), Diego Jiménez Manzano (Illustrator)
New Friends, New Languages is a storybook resource for teachers, librarians and parents to teach young children who speak different languages how to communicate and play together. This is a practical and amusing story about starting school with peers who speak different languages. With the help of a nurturing teacher, children begin to learn each other's languages using examples from English, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. It is designed for use in culturally and linguistically diverse preschools, story hours, primary schools, or child care programs. The book provides valuable learning extension activities. A pronunciation guide at the end of the book make this an excellent resource for supporting social/emotional development and vocabulary building for both adults and children.