BILINGUAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Arranged by Language:
This page provides a list of bilingual children's books, with all of the text written in English and one of
many world languages. For a list of books that feature translation of some the text, please see our
World Language Words in English Language Children's Books booklist.
Multilingual (Books Translated in Three or More Languages)
Note: All
call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
| CALL # |
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
| J |
Keckeis |
The Black Rose / Die schwarze Rose / La rose noire / La rosa negra
|
1991 |
| J |
Keckeis |
The Four Leaf Clover / Das Vierblattrige Kleeblatt / Le tréfle á quatre feuilles / El trebol de cuatro hojas
|
1995 |
| J |
Keckeis |
The White Dove / Die Weisse Taube / La colombe blanche / La paloma blanca
|
1993 |
| J398.2 COBUR |
Coburn, Jewell Reinhart |
Lani and the Secret of the Mountain: A Tale from Chinese Folklore: Also Known as the Long Haired Girl
|
1996 |
| J398.8 |
Dabcovich, Lydia |
The Keys to My Kingdom: a Poem in Three Languages
Retells the traditional nursery rhyme which takes the reader through the kingdom and through the day. The text appears in English, French, and Spanish |
1992 |
| J529.32 AMADO |
Andreadis, Ianna |
Sun Stone Days / Tonaltin / Dias de piedra
An introduction to Aztec cosmology, a resource for children studying Meso-American cultures, and for anyone interested in the Aztecs and their interpretations of time. |
2006 |
| J782.42 LACOU (Includes CD) |
Lacoursière, Patrick |
Dream Songs Night Songs: From Mali to Louisiana
A book and cd combination that focuses on recorded lullabies from around the world sung in their original language. |
2003 |
| JE GOFFI |
Goffin, Josse |
The Amazing ABC Book: English, Français, Deutsch
A treat for young children just learning the alphabet as well as for older children learning to read, The Amazing ABC Book is a colorful delight. Printed on heavy stock in a unique accordion format, it can be opened up and read from both sides, front to back and back to front. |
1997 |
| JE LAW |
Law, Diane |
Come Out and Play: Count Around the World in 5 Languages
Count from one to ten with children from around the world as they come out to play. With numerals and words color-coded in English, German, French, Spanish and Chinese, there's a lot to count and learn on every page. There's even a sneaky cat on every spread. Can you find it? |
2006 |
| JE MCCUN |
McCunn, Ruthanne Lum |
Pie-Biter
Hoi, a young Chinese immigrant, has finished his work on the Continental Railroad. With the help of Spanish Louis, he turns his creativity into success by way of good-old American pies. |
1998 |
| JE SEE |
Frasconi, Antonio |
See Again, Say Again: A Picture Book in Four Languages
|
1964 |
| JE SEE |
Frasconi, Antonio |
See and Say: A Picture Book in Four Languages
|
1955 |
| JE ZAKIY |
Zakiyyah |
My Numbers in Spanish / Mis números en español / Mes nombres en français
In this two-in-one flip book, children are introduced to the numbers 1 to 10 and basic vocabulary in English, Spanish and French. |
2006 |
Navajo
Note: All
call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
| CALL # |
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
| NV J970.1 NAVAJ |
Parsons-Yazzie, Evangeline |
Dzání Yázhí Naazbaa' / Little Woman Warrior Who Came Home: A Story of the Navajo Long Walk
Dzanibaa' is alone when U.S. troops swoop down on her family's hogan. Before she can run to safety, a soldier grabs her and puts her on his horse... |
2005 |
| NV JE TROTT |
Trotter, Deborah |
A Summer's Trade
Every summer day, Tony makes the long drive into Gallup with his mother. He works at the local trading post, and he's saving all his money to buy something very special... |
2007 |
| NV JE TSINA |
Tsinajinnie, Veronica |
Jóhonaa'éí: Bringer of Dawn
As Johonaa'ei, the sun, slowly rises, his gentle light and warmth wake the inhabitants of the desert. |
2007 |
Panjabi
Note: All
call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
| CALL # |
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
| PJ J394.26 SWAIN |
Swain, Gwenyth |
Celebrating
These books take you around the world to find out what people celebrate:nbsp;a winning game, holidays, or birthdays. |
2000 |
| PJ JE AKTAR |
Aktar, Nasreen |
Samira's End
|
2000 |
| PJ JE MARTI |
Martin, Bill |
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Exuberantly colored artwork and favorite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colors. |
2004 |
| PJ JE MCBRA |
McBratney, Sam |
Guess How Much I Love You
The original family classic is now available in a glorious, full-size hardcover edition just bursting with love. Full color. |
1995 |
| PJ JE SWAIN |
Swain, Gwenyth |
Carrying
These books take you around the world to find out what people carry: A rucksack full of books or perhapsnbsp;a baby sister or brother. |
2000 |
| PJ JE SWAIN |
Swain, Gwenyth |
Eating
Travel around the world to find out what people eat. |
2000 |
| PJ JE SWAIN |
Swain, Gwenyth |
Smiling
Children learn what brings people together in the wonderful Small World series. These charming books take kids around the world to discover what makes people smile. |
2000 |
Persian
Note: All
call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
| CALL # |
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
| PE J BOARDBK HAMBL |
Hambleton, Laura |
Chameleon Races
"Who will win the reptile race - Chameleon, Gecko, Gila Monster or Salamander?"--back cover. |
2005 |
| PE J BOARDBK HAMBL |
Hambleton, Laura |
Chameleon Swims
"Chameleon learns to swim with the help of his friend, Salamander."--back cover. |
2005 |
| PE JE COWEL |
Cowell, Cressida |
What Shall We Do With the Boo Hoo Baby?
The dog, cat, duck, and cow try various ways to soothe the Boo-hoo Baby and stop him from crying, including feeding him, bathing him, and playing with him. |
2002 |
| PE JE MARTI |
Martin, Bill |
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Exuberantly colored artwork and favorite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colors. |
2003 |
Pitjantjatjara
Note: All
call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
Polish
Note: All
call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
| CALL # |
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
| KIT PO JER SEUSS |
Seuss, Dr. |
The Cat in the Hat/ Kot Prot
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by a cat who shows them tricks and games. |
2003 |
| PO JE MYCEK |
Mycek-Wodecki, Anna |
Minutka: The Bilingual Dog
Minutka is teeny-tiny dog who is fluent in English and Polish and even dreams in both languages. |
2007 |
Portuguese
Note: All
call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
Russian
Note: All
call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort
Wayne, Indiana
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Comments and suggestions can be sent to Becky White at bwhite@acpl.info,
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