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Synopsis
Emphasizes that many different languages are spoken in different parts of the world, giving examples from French and German to Arabic and Spanish
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About the Author
Monica Wellingtonwas born in London and lived in Switzerland and Germany as a child.She has written and illustrated many books for young children, including Mr. Cookie Baker and Apple Farmer Annie. She now lives in New York City, where she teaches at the School of Visual Arts.
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Ages 3-6. Based on a 1960s song by Leventhal, this picture book introduces global diversity in the simplest way. A small child in New York City packs his bag, boards a plane, and travels all over the world. Each double-page spread of clear illustrations in bright primary colors shows him in a new country; each time he asks the children there, "What's your language?" and each time they answer with the name of their language--English, German, French, Russian, Inuktitut, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Swahili, and Spanish--and they chant the word that means "yes" for them. With very young kids, the book can be read aloud and sung (the music notation is appended). The endpapers have clear world maps showing names of continents and oceans, and national flags border the back of the jacket. For older kids, there are detailed notes at the back about each language, including a pronunciation guide. Of course, representation is of the simplest tourist kind of food, costume, and travelogue scenery; however, along with the pleasure of adventure is the recognition of community with kids everywhere. In a nice reversal, when the boy says finally that he has to go home, all the children shout their word for "no." Hazel Rochman
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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0140563156
- ISBN 13 9780140563153
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorWellington Monica
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What Is Your Language?
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1998
ISBN 10: 0140563156
ISBN 13: 9780140563153
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Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Wellington, Monica (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP93440260
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What Is Your Language?
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1998
ISBN 10: 0140563156
ISBN 13: 9780140563153
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Wellington, Monica (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 39415034-6
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Paperback. Condition: New. Wellington, Monica (illustrator). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0140563156
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