Dylan's Birthday Present/El Regalo de Cumpleaños de Dylan - (Little Polyglot Adventures) Large Print by Victor Dias de Oliveira Santos (Hardcover)

About the Book

Dylan is an American boy like many others. One thing makes him special, though: his parents come from other countries and speak to him in different languages. It's his birthday today and he receives a very unusual present, only to lose it shortly after.

Book Synopsis

Little Polyglot Adventures Series (Vol. 1): Dylan's Birthday Present / El Regalo de Cumpleaños de Dylan - Bilingual English and Spanish Edition

This is the bilingual English - Spanish edition of this book. It is also available in several other languages.

Summary in English:

Dylan is an American boy like many others. One thing makes him special, though: his parents come from other countries and speak to him in different languages. It's his birthday today and he receives a very unusual present, only to lose it shortly after. Together with his best friend Emma, a sweet bilingual girl born to South African parents, Dylan sets out to find his lost birthday present. During their search, the two friends learn about the value of friendship, of speaking different languages, and of appreciating one's own as well as others' cultural and linguistic background.

If you are looking for a children's book that will help your child see the value in speaking other languages, in being multicultural, and that will hopefully get them excited about learning languages, this book is a great choice.

Summary in Spanish:

Dylan es un chico americano como muchos otros, pero una cosa lo hace especial: sus padres vienen de otros países y le hablan en diferentes idiomas. Hoy es su cumpleaños y recibe un regalo muy inusual, solamente para perderlo poco después. Junto con su mejor amiga Emma, una dulce chica bilingüe nacida de padres sudafricanos, Dylan se dispone a encontrar su regalo de cumpleaños perdido. Durante su búsqueda, los dos amigos aprenden sobre el valor de la amistad, de hablar diferentes idiomas, y de apreciar su propio origen cultural y lingüístico, así como el de los demás.

Review Quotes

"A sweet and colorful picture book with a positive message about our multicultural, multilingual world that will appeal to all language-loving families."

-- Adam Beck, author of "Maximize Your Child's Bilingual Ability"
"Dylan's Birthday Present will delight young readers, many of whom are already living in a multicultural world and have picked up their own words/phrases here and there. This is a grand selection for story time and offers caregivers ample opportunities to turn their young audiences into polyglot adventurers. It's a great way to start kids sharing what languages they know and teaching each other words and phrases. Eszter Miklos's illustrations are bright and colorful, and they work perfectly with the story. Dylan's Birthday Present by Victor Dias de Oliveira Santos is highly recommended."
-- Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite reviewer