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APRIL 24, 2009
¡En espanol!

You asked, and we listened! Recently, many patrons have been requesting Spanish Language resources. Adults are generally looking for the Spanish Language lessons on CD, but lately, there have also been a lot of parents looking for children's books and DVD’s in Spanish.

 

Using money from an educational grant from The Savings Bank of Manchester (now New Alliance Bank); we have been able to purchase a number of children’s materials in Spanish. We just cataloged a decent sized collection of picture books in Spanish as well as a few children’s DVD’s.

 

Many are on display in our Children’s Section right now!

 

             

 

Many studies have shown the earlier a child is taught a second (or third) language, the easier it is for them to learn it, and the more likely the child will have native-like pronunciation. So, next time you’re in why not try one of these classic stories in Spanish:

      

 

       

 

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