Amor Is to Love You
#6 in Canticos Bilingual Nursery Rhymes Series
What’s inside...
From the Emmy-nominated, award-winning bilingual preschool series Canticos, comes 'Amor is to Love You', a special lift-the-flap board book that explores the universal emotion of love, presented in both English and Spanish. The book features endearing rhymes and adorable art, along with favorite Canticos characters. It is designed to appeal to young readers and help them understand the meaning of love in different languages. This audiobook version also includes music and special effects to enhance the reading experience.
Discussion points
What does 'amor' mean in the story, and how do characters show it to each other?
Can you think of a time when you showed love like the characters in the book?
How do you feel when someone shows you love and kindness?
Why is it important to show love to others?
What are some ways you can show love to your friends and family?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing a personal story about a time you felt loved, encouraging your child to do the same.
Ask your child how they show love to others, and discuss the different forms love can take.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of a scene from the book where a character is showing love.
While discussing the book, use examples from the child’s own life to make the themes more relatable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The Importance of Self-Love
Explanation: The story portrays characters who embrace their unique qualities, teaching children the importance of accepting and loving themselves.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by recognizing their own unique talents and characteristics, fostering a positive self-image and confidence.
Example Lesson: Value of Kindness
Explanation: Characters in the book demonstrate acts of kindness towards each other, underlining the significance of being considerate and caring in relationships.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to practice kindness in daily interactions with family and friends, promoting a supportive and compassionate environment.
Example Lesson: Respect for Diversity
Explanation: The narrative includes diverse characters and showcases the beauty of different cultures and backgrounds, highlighting the importance of respecting and celebrating diversity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and embrace differences in their peers, creating an inclusive atmosphere in schools and communities.
Example Lesson: Strength in Unity
Explanation: The story shows how characters come together to solve a problem, teaching that collaboration and teamwork can achieve great results.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the power of working together, enhancing their ability to cooperate in group settings like classrooms and sports teams.