Twice as Many Friends / El doble de amigos (English and Spanish Edition)

Set to an uplifting tune with both English and Spanish lyrics, Barefoot's first bilingual 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. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Brian Amador is a guitarist, composer, songwriter, singer and voice actor originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico and now residing in the Boston area. Brian has written countless songs for adults and children of all ages in Spanish, English and both languages combined. Brian and his wife Rosi are the proud parents of adult twins and a scruffy little dog. 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. 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. SELLING POINTS: . This Spanish and English singalong book not only encourages children to sing in both languages, but the story itself also celebrates learning a new language . Offers strong language learning opportunities with repeated phrases and a call-and-response section to reinforce new vocabulary . The story highlights the role that diverse languages play in building friendships and community . Written and recorded by award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble Sol y Canto, the book includes digital access to original audio and animation

Ideal for readers interested in early childhood fiction.