Fruit / Fruita
What’s inside...
Bilingual Books for Babies & Toddlers is designed to introduce young children to cooking and food through beautifully photographed images of familiar and exotic fruits. This book features bilingual text in both English and Spanish to help language learners acquire new vocabulary. Each page showcases a different fruit with a simple title underneath, making it a perfect tool for interaction and learning for babies and toddlers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
30 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite fruit mentioned in the book and why?
How do you think the fruit got its color?
Can you imagine a new fruit? What would it look like and taste like?
Why do you think fruits are important for us to eat?
If you could share any fruit from the book with a friend, which one would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to make the fruit descriptions come alive, changing your tone of voice to match the characteristics of each fruit.
Show real fruits or pictures to help connect the book's images with real life, enhancing recognition and learning.
Encourage your child to draw or color their favorite fruit from the book, then discuss their artwork, focusing on the reasons for their choices.
After reading, plan a fruit tasting session with some of the fruits from the book to make the experience more interactive and memorable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Healthy Eating
Explanation: The book 'Fruit / Fruita' introduces various fruits with vibrant illustrations, emphasizing their importance in a balanced diet.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to make healthier food choices and understand the value of incorporating fruits into their daily meals.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: Presented in both English and Spanish, this book offers kids the chance to enhance their language abilities and learn new vocabulary related to fruits.
Real-World Application: This dual-language approach can help children communicate better in a bilingual environment and appreciate cultural diversity.
Example Lesson: Color Recognition
Explanation: Through the depiction of colorful fruits, children can learn to identify and name different colors, enhancing their visual learning.
Real-World Application: Recognizing colors helps children in their cognitive development and can be useful in everyday tasks like choosing what to wear or describing objects.
Example Lesson: Natural World Appreciation
Explanation: By showcasing various fruits, the book encourages an appreciation and curiosity for nature and the environment.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to explore the outdoors, engage in gardening activities, or participate in environmental conservation efforts.
Example Lesson: Seasonal Awareness
Explanation: The book can be used to educate children about different fruits available in various seasons, teaching them about the seasonal cycle.
Real-World Application: Understanding seasons helps children grasp the concept of time and can influence their eating habits towards seasonal produce, promoting sustainability.