This is the second book in the Little Polyglot Adventures series and is the sequel to the multi-award-winning Vol 1: Dylan's Birthday Present / Подарок Дилану на день рождения.
This is the bilingual English - Russian version of this book, which is also available in several other languages, in both bilingual and monolingual editions.
Summary in English:
The city zoo is holding a very special event. Today, guests can bring their own pets to the zoo Of course, all city residents want to join in on the fun. Dylan and Isabella, the little polyglot siblings, see this as a great opportunity for Kiki, Dylan's pet chicken, to meet her animal friends. However, things get a bit out of control when Kiki is left unattended. In this fun and colorful story, children will learn about the importance of thinking outside the box and using their imagination and creativity to solve difficult problems.
While reading this book, kids will learn six new words in different languages and feel like little polyglots themselves
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 get them excited about learning languages, this book is a great choice.
Summary in Russian:
Городской зоопарк устраивает очень необычное мероприятие. Сегодня посетители могут привести в зоопарк своих домашних животных Разумеется, все жители города хотят поучаствовать в этом веселье. Дилан и Изабелла, маленькие брат и сестра-полиглоты, считают, что это отличная возможность для Кики, домашней курочки Дилана, пообщаться с друзьями-животными. Однако, когда Кики остаётся без присмотра, ситуация выходит из-под контроля. Из этой веселой и красочной истории дети узнают о важности нестандартного мышления, использования воображения и креативности для решения сложных задач.
Situated on the main street of the historic Delaware Riverfront town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, Farley’s Bookshop and its knowledgeable, experienced staff have endeavored to satisfy the literary tastes of the area inhabitants for over fifty years. Whether you are Bucks County born-and-bred or just stopping by to enjoy the crisp river air and delightful scenery, you will be pleasantly surprised to find the largest and most diverse collection of books-in-print in Bucks County. Farley’s may have competition, but it has few peers. We encourage you to browse our website, but please remember that getting acquainted with our online persona is no substitute for exploring the narrow passageways and teeming shelves of our storefront and discovering that perfect book nestled amongst so many others.
New Hope for American Art is the most comprehensive book ever published on artists from, and surrounding, the New Hope Art Colony (also known as the Pennsylvania Impressionists). This book, with its 612 pages and over 1,000 color plates of artwork include biographies of 165 individual Pennsylvania Impressionists and New Hope Modernists as well as artists from the Philadelphia Ten, a pioneering group of women all educated at Philadelphia art schools.
In this book, you'll find biographies and artwork from such artists as:
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New Hope for American Art was authored, designed and published by James M. Alterman, an expert in the field of Pennsylvania Impressionist and Modernist painting. A longtime collector and owner of two fine art galleries, Alterman wanted to create a user-friendly book intended not only to educate collectors and enthusiasts about this art but to help train one's eye. The book offers valuable tips on how to avoid common mistakes often experienced by new collectors drawn from the author's personal experiences as a collector and fine art dealer.