Rete Bibliotecaria Bergamasca

Abstract: Una mappa leporello, illustrata da Claudia Bordin di Mondomombo, conduce i giovanissimi visitatori alla scoperta delle principali attrazioni del Parco Archeologico del Colosseo e degli animali che lo abitano quotidianamente. Le incantevoli illustrazioni suggeriscono un percorso di visita ma allo stesso tempo invitano al racconto delle imprese che hanno portato alla costruzione degli archi trionfali, del Colosseo, delle Domus degli imperatori, da Nerone, a Tiberio ad Augusto, del tempio di Vesta e di tutti i monumenti che si affacciano sul Foro Romano. L’itinerario è corredato da una legenda multilingue in italiano, inglese, francese, tedesco, spagnolo, cinese, giapponese e arabo. Età di lettura: da 10 anni.

Abstract: Le due sponde di un fiume sono testimoni di realtà molto diverse tra loro. Da un lato ci sono bambini allegri che vivono in un mondo di genuinità, colori e sorrisi, dall'altro ci sono bambini tristi circondati dal grigiore di città cupe. I primi redigono un giornale colorato che contiene solo notizie belle. Vogliono che il loro "Messaggero di Allegria", raggiunga l'altra riva e induca la tristezza ad abbandonare i cuori degli altri bambini perché: dove c'è il sorriso regna la Pace! Lo affidano al vento, ma questo non è abbastanza forte da fargli sorvolare il fiume. Per raggiungere la meta, il giornale dovrà affrontare pericoli e ostacoli che potrà superare solo se riceverà aiuto e collaborazione. Grazie a un bambino e ai suoi genitori si trasformerà in un magnifico Aquilone della pace. Il testo è destinato a tutti quelli che ne condividono l'intrinseco significato di bisogno di pace, oltre ogni confine geografico, fisico, sociale e linguistico. Motivo per il quale è scritto in cinque lingue: italiano, ucraino, inglese, cinese, russo. Tradotto da Volodymyr Huzelyk, Michelle Rose Kutzner, Chiara Pizzo, Federica Russolillo,Tang Xu, Besymjannaja. Età di lettura: da 7 anni.

Abstract: Kids will dive right into this talking book that teaches marine-life words in Mandarin Chinese 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. Vocabulary words are printed in both Pinyin and simplified Chinese characters. The Xiguan Elementary School in Yantai, China, validated the Mandarin vocabulary in this book, and native speakers from the community of the San Francisco High School of the Arts are featured in the book’s recordings. THIS BOOK TALKS!

Abstract: All dual language editions of this book are TalkingPEN enabled, see FreeLINK for available audio. This Cinderella story, the oldest known version of the famous fairy tale, originates from China. Instead of a fairy godmother, a magical red fish grants Yeh-hsien her dearest wish – to go to the Spring Festival. When Yeh-hsien loses her slipper, the king searches all over the land looking for the woman who fits the tiny golden shoe… This Chinese version of the Cinderella story is an excellent example of how traditional tales are often replicated across different languages and cultures. Yeh-hsien provides a platform for discussing the variations between legends from different parts of world, and for studying the fairy tale tradition more widely.

Abstract: Ssh! Listen. What’s that noise? What can we hear when we’re really, really quiet? A toddler enjoys the range of sounds they hear as their busy day comes to an end, from the bustle and chat of dinner time, to the quiet hush of their father’s voice at bedtime. The text and sensory clues to be found in this enchanting, inclusive picture book allow us to experience our home through its many noises. Auditory landmarks help all children to become familiar with daily routines, and can be particularly important to those who are blind or partially sighted.

Abstract: All dual language editions of this book are TalkingPEN enabled, see FreeLINK for available audio. Honk, honk, geese call. Swish, swish, leaves fall. Whoosh, whoosh, hats fly. Whoo, whoo, owls cry. Learn about the seasons and discover the sights and sounds of nature - from sizzling summer sun to crisp winter snow. Alison Jay's irresistible illustrations masterfully capture each season in turn.

Abstract: All dual language editions of this book are TalkingPEN enabled, see FreeLINK for available audio. 'A rollicking good story; Quentin Blake's irresistible illustrations capture every madcap moment.' (Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian) 'A riot of a book.' (Cork Evening Echo) Meet the washerwomen: Dottie, Lottie, Molly, Dolly, Winnie, Minnie, and Ernestine. They work from dusk till dawn scrubbing and soaping but their mound of grubby hankies and grimy nightshirts grows bigger by the day. When their miserly manager, Mr Balthazar Tight, gives them even more work to do, the washerwomen take a stand. Find out what happens when the washerwomen go wild!

Abstract: Stop Goldilocks, go back home, woods aren't safe when you're all alone!' What will become of Goldilocks when she ignores the friendly mouse's warnings? Kate Clynes' modern retelling of this classic fairy tale casts a good-hearted little mouse as Goldilocks' conscience. His prudent warnings encourage young readers to question Goldilocks' choices: how would you feel if somebody broke something that belongs to you? Should Goldilocks have run away at the end? What could she have done instead? Presenting the story from two points of view allows children to choose between conflicting emotions and asks us to think about the consequences of our actions. It also provides the perfect starting point for discussing topics such as safety, rules and responsibility, and relationships with others.

Abstract: All dual language editions of this book are TalkingPEN enabled, see FreeLINK for available audio. Snip, snip, snip! Tap, tap, tap! As the shoemaker and his wife sleep in their beds, somebody is quietly working away downstairs… They are busying themselves snipping and stitching and swishing and swooshing and, in no time at all, a beautiful pair of shoes sits gleaming on the counter. How will the penniless shoemaker ever find out who is helping him? Grimm's timeless fairy tale is brought to life once more in an enchanting retelling of 'The Elves and the Shoemaker'; a heart-warming story about little things that make a big difference. Henriette Barkow's reworking of this classic tale is a delightful way to help early readers appreciate the importance of kindness, charity, and helping others.