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2022-12-14

¡Bostezan! The 15 best Spanish children’s books for going to sleep

As most any parent raising a reader can attest, there’s something extra special about that book right before bed. A time for snuggling up, winding down, bonding, sharing, and leaving the worries of the day behind. Let’s dive into some of our favorite Spanish children's books for an excepcional bedtime read.
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2022-12-14

Libros We Love: ¡Ouah!

Things go wrong the very first day Felipe brings his new dog home: instead of barking like a regular dog, he goes “ouah”! This book is all of the things we hope for in a good book: original, fun, and sweet.
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2022-12-02

Spanish vs bilingual children's books: where to start with your new reader

Parents ready to add some Spanish into their child's existing reading routine may wonder how to best start out: immerse them right away with authentic Spanish children's books, or wade into the language a little more slowly with Spanish-English bilingual children's books. Here we'll take a closer look at each option so you can find the right mix for your reader.
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2022-11-30

How to delight your bilingual bebé in your next read-aloud

Reading out loud helps babies and early readers connect with text, and become a skilled bilingual listener. Spanish board books are a great way to make your read-aloud more educational and engaging. The exciting sounds of a new language can captivate small children, especially if you use these reading tips!
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2022-11-28

A Guide to Supporting Your Bilingual Reader

Teaching your child a second language is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Early learners are more adaptive than adults, so starting early can lead to native-level fluency by the time they’re 10. And reading is one of the strongest ways to build new language skills in both of their languages at once.
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2022-11-18

Ahoy! Here's our 8 Favorite Children's Spanish Books about Pirates

Have you heard about "porch pirates"? Apparently that's what we're now calling folks that steal packages off your porch during the holidays! :-( It's a kinda cute name for a pretty terrible thing...but it also got us thinking about how many great pirate-themed books we've read over the last year. A new list was born!
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2022-11-14

9 Delectable Spanish Children's Books about Food

Something about these colder, darker months just has us spending more time in the kitchen, I suppose. And while we definitely love eating in our family, there’s also something so delightful about READING food-centric books! So I’ve rounded up a list of our favorite Spanish children’s books about food, because there’s nothing like enjoying beautiful and colorful illustrations of yummy things to eat.

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2022-10-31

8 Awesome, Not-So-Scary Spanish Books for Kids About Monstruos

In honor of Halloween, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite monstruos in Spanish children’s books. No tricks, just reading treats for you and your niña!
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2022-10-21

Five Tips for Better Reading with Your Empath Child

Empaths are people who feel emotions more deeply than others. They are highly sensitive, experiencing others’ joy and pain as if it were their own. In this guide, we’ll cover tips for reading with your empath child.
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2022-10-16

Raising and Reading to Little Global Citizens

Our world is an incredibly diverse planet, but not everyone is exposed to new cultures growing up. Books are one of the best ways we can help our kids learn about new places, people, and experiences.
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2022-10-11

Why bilingual kids are better listeners (and how yours can be, too)

Have you noticed the way your child’s eyes light up as they tune into a story? Raising a reader is one of the best ways you can improve your child’s listening skills, even when they’re still a baby.
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2022-08-19

Dialogic Reading: A Guide for New Parents

Dialogic reading is all about sharing a conversation with your child about the text you’re reading aloud. It helps children build their vocabularies and develop what experts call “verbal fluency” — the ability to speak clearly and retrieve words and other information from memory at will.
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2022-08-17

Why Some Kids Struggle With Reading (And What to Do About It)

If you've got a kid who's struggling to learn to read, don't worry! There are lots of fun and easy ways to help them get over their reading slump, and Sol Book Box is here to share some of our favorite tips.
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2022-08-01

How to Help a Reluctant Reader

Picture this scenario: you invite your child to sit with you in the coziest chair in your house. You open up what you consider to be a fantastic children’s book and enthusiastically begin to read it aloud. Your child sits with you for a minute or two, but then gets up and walks into another room.
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2022-07-26

Debunking Misconceptions about Bilingual Reading in Kids

There are clearly many reasons to raise a bilingual kid, but parents who do so often have a lot of fears about the challenges or obstacles their child might face. Let's put those fears to rest.
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2022-07-19

Bilingual from Birth: Early Reading Tips for Dual Language Parents

If you are a parent fluent in two languages, you have the uniquely wonderful opportunity to positively influence your child’s life by sharing the gift of bilingualism! Check out these tips designed to help you raise an enthusiastic reader.
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2022-07-18

Get Your Kid Hooked On Reading Again with These Simple Steps

If your child loved story time as a toddler, but now struggles to get into books as a young independent reader, there are plenty of practical ways to encourage them to get back into the habit of reading.
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2022-07-15

Reading On the Go: Tips for Busy Families

If you find that your family is on the go quite often—and you’re committed to raising a reader—you’ll need to find creative ways to keep your children interested in reading no matter where they are or where they’re going.
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2022-07-14

The 7 Keys to More Effective Co-Reading With Your Child

Kudos to you for making the time to co-read with your child! In this post, we’ll discuss the many ways in which you can make storytime a more active and participatory event.
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2022-06-28

Bedtime Stories: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

Reading bedtime stories is a cherished nightly ritual for many families. It can be a time for bonding, teaching, and relaxation. However, there are some things to keep in mind when incorporating bedtime stories into your routine.

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