Book details
Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras: A Mystery in English & Spanish (Spanish-English Children's Books Book 2)
Description
Discover the delightful bilingual children's book 'Where are the crumbs coming from? ¿De dónde vienen estas migajas?' where a Hispanic child embarks on a counting adventure to find the crumb culprit. This book, filled with vivid images and a multicultural cast, provides a full text with a pronunciation guide in both Spanish and English. It also includes interrogatives in both languages to enhance language learning. Perfect for kids aged 2 and up, this humorous book by award-winning author-illustrator Karl Beckstrand offers an engaging bedtime story with laughs, online bonus material, and a counting activity. It’s part of the Mini-mysteries for Minors series and available in various formats, including a bundle of all 6 bilingual books.
Age
2-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
26 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Bilingual Learning: The book provides an excellent opportunity for children and early language learners to improve their skills in both English and Spanish, making it a valuable resource for bilingual education.
- Cultural Exposure: Reading 'Crumbs on the Stairs' offers readers a chance to explore and appreciate the cultural diversity that comes with language learning, fostering a broader understanding and respect for different cultures.
- Engaging Mystery: The story is structured as a mystery, which can captivate young readers' attention and encourage critical thinking as they try to solve the puzzle alongside the characters in the book.
- Vocabulary Development: With its repetitive and patterned text, the book is designed to reinforce language learning and vocabulary acquisition, making it an ideal choice for parents and educators who wish to enhance a child's linguistic abilities.