Twice as Many Friends / El doble de amigos
Written by Brian Amador
Illustrated by Vanina Starkoff
Sung by Sol y Canto
Publisher - Barefoot Books
Set to a tune with both English and Spanish lyrics, this uplifting singalong shows kids that learning a new language means connecting with new people and making more friends! Call-and-response phrases reinforce language learning, and the end matter includes a list of English and Spanish phrases and pronunciations. Bright illustrations reflect the warmth and joy of the song. Includes an online access link to audio and video animation.
Key Points:
BILINGUAL VALUES: This singalong book not only encourages children to sing in both Spanish and English, but the story itself also celebrates learning a new language.
LANGUAGE LEARNING: Offers strong language learning opportunities with repeated phrases and a call-and-response section to reinforce new vocabulary.
COMMUNITY: The story highlights the role that diverse languages play in building friendships and community.
SINGALONG FORMAT: Written and recorded by award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble Sol y Canto, the book includes digital access to original audio and animation.
Watch the highlights here
Format - Paperback with online access
PAPERBACK W/ AUDIO & VIDEO
ISBN: 9781646868469
Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.75 inches
Page Count: 24 pages
Age Range: Ages 3-7 years
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
“A lively—and catchy—springboard to Spanish-language acquisition” – Kirkus Reviews
“In a clean digital collage style, characters of every skin and hair color play, surf, drum, and dance amid a rainbow of hot pinks, purples, sunny yellows, and cool fresh blues . . . Recommended for any collection that aims to make Spanish more accessible to young readers” – School Library Journal
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
Written by - Brian Amador
Brian Amador is a native English/Spanish speaker who works with his wife and two children in the voiceover and music industry, based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Illustrated by - Vanina Starkoff
Vanina Starkoff was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires and she graduated with the Colombian illustrator José Sanabria. Since completing her first picture book in 2010, she has gained international recognition for her vivid landscape illustrations. She lives in Buzios, Brazil.
Sung by - Sol y Canto
Sol y Canto is the award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist and composer Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi’s crystalline voice and Brian’s lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions, Sol y Canto is known for making their music accessible to Spanish- and non-Spanish speaking audiences of all ages.
