Let's Sing and Learn in Spanish, Book and CD Edition [Paperback]

Neraida Smith (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Let's Sing and Learn

One of the oldest and best ways to teach kids languages, updated for the 21st century

Grownups have been using simple songs to teach young children the rudiments of languages since long before people danced sur le pont d'Avignon. Now the Let's Sing and Learn series, CD Editions brings that tried-and-true method up-to-date for today's modern kid. Each book/CD set contains collection of 20 original songs that combine catchy melodies with simple, cleverly-disguised lessoning vocabulary and expression.

Written by accomplished songwriter-linguists, the songs cover a variety of subjects, including greetings, colors, counting, the alphabet, the days of the month, relationships, and more. And most importantly, the songs are easy to learn and fun to sing, making them the perfect medium for introducing children, ages three to six, to the words, accents, and rhythms of other languages.

Each book/CD set includes:

• 20 original tunes covering an array of everyday subjects
• A CD recording of the songs that provides a model of proper pronunciation and rhythm
• Simple musical scores that parents and teachers can use to accompany young learners
• English translations for each song and suggested actions

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Make learning Spanish fun for kids through music

All little kids adore music, so why not tap into this natural affinity to get young kids hooked on foreign language learning? That's precisely what the unique Let's Sing and Learn in Spanish does.

With a songbook of twenty original melodies, Let's Sing and Learn in Spanish (CD edition) teaches basic Spanish vocabulary and expressions in a fresh, exciting way. Instead of trying to memorize greetings, numbers, colors, and days and months, your child will enjoy the fun of putting them to music. While singing "Los meses del ano (The months of the year)," not only will your child be actively engaged, but the lessons learned will stay with her much longer as she associates the new words with easy-to-remember rhythms and beats.

Pop in the twenty-five-minute CD and listen as your child sings along in Spanish with other kids on the recording, belting out these delightful tunes and learning about everyday subjects at the same time. Features include:

• Songbook of twenty original tunes will have your child, aged three to six, singing in Spanish in no time
• English translation of lyrics to build your child's Spanish vocabulary
• Simple chords and musical notation allow you accompany your child on guitar or piano
• Kid singers on the CD model proper Spanish pronunciation and intonation
• CD format allows for easy song location and quick replay

Whether you're an educator, parent, babysitter, or caregiver, you'll be amazed at how quickly kids, even the shiest in the bunch, catch on to Spanish when music is the medium!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; Book and CD edition (June 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071421459
• ISBN-13: 978-0071421454
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for young children, June 23, 2005

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This review is from: Let's Sing and Learn in Spanish, Book and CD Edition (Paperback)

After my son's preschool teacher said he like Spanish better than all the other activities, I wanted to help him continue to learn. I got this book/cd and Beth Manner's 2 cd's Fun Spanish for Kids and Magic Spanish for kids. I agree with the June, 1999 reader. This cd would be good for children or adults who already know spanish or who can read really well. There is no english translation on the cd. Only in the book. If you are looking for a fun cd to play in the car or during play time get Beth Manner's Cd's.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No a help, April 21, 2006

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This review is from: Let's Sing and Learn in Spanish, Book and CD Edition (Paperback)

Listen closely to what others are writing - this is ssssooo basic and poorly recorded that it really is of no help. If you have the book it may be a bit easier.
I actually got this for myself to help me with my own pronuciation and you can hardly hear what the young voices are saying. Sorry I got it but my 4 month old niece likes it.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to sing along!, February 24, 2004

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This review is from: Let's Sing and Learn in Spanish, Book and CD Edition (Paperback)

I just love the CD to sing along with my baby. The quality of the CD is very good, the words are clearly spoken and repeated, and the melodies are fun and playful. I also liked having the book to follow along and make sure I have understood the words. I highly recommend this book/CD for those who want to make it fun for their baby to begin to learn the melody and words of a new language.