Twice as Many Friends / El Doble de Amigos

Spanish / English

Brian Amador, Vanina Starkoff, Sol y Canto

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Barefoot Books, Incorporated
01 June 2023

Series: Barefoot Singalongs

Set to an uplifting tune with both English and Spanish lyrics, Barefoot's first bilingual singalong shows kids that learning a new language means connecting with new people and making more friends! Call-and-response phrases reinforce language learning, and the end matter includes a list of English and Spanish phrases and pronunciations. Bright illustrations reflect the warmth and joy of the song. Includes an online access link to audio and video animation.

AGES: 3 to 7

AUTHOR: Brian Amador is a guitarist, composer, songwriter, singer and voice actor originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico and now residing in the Boston area. Brian has written countless songs for adults and children of all ages in Spanish, English and both languages combined. Brian and his wife Rosi are the proud parents of adult twins and a scruffy little dog.

Vanina Starkoff was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires and she graduated with the Colombian illustrator José Sanabria. Since completing her first picture book in 2010, she has gained international recognition for her vivid landscape illustrations. She lives in Buzios, Brazil.

Sol y Canto is the award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist and composer Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi's crystalline voice and Brian's lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions, Sol y Canto is known for making their music accessible to Spanish- and non-Spanish speaking audiences of all ages.

SELLING POINTS: .

This Spanish and English singalong book not only encourages children to sing in both languages, but the story itself also celebrates learning a new language .

Offers strong language learning opportunities with repeated phrases and a call-and-response section to reinforce new vocabulary .

The story highlights the role that diverse languages play in building friendships and community .

Written and recorded by award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble Sol y Canto, the book includes digital access to original audio and animation

By: Brian Amador
Illustrated by: Vanina Starkoff
Performed by: Sol y Canto
Imprint: Barefoot Books, Incorporated
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 254mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 136g
ISBN: 9781646868469
ISBN 10: 1646868463
Series: Barefoot Singalongs
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 01 June 2023
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Brian Amador is a guitarist, composer, songwriter, singer and voice actor originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico and now residing in the Boston area. Brian has written countless songs for adults and children of all ages – in Spanish, English and both languages combined. Brian and his wife Rosi are the proud parents of adult twins and a scruffy little dog. Vanina Starkoff was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires and she graduated with the Colombian illustrator José Sanabria. Since completing her first picture book in 2010, she has gained international recognition for her vivid landscape illustrations. She lives in Buzios, Brazil. Sol y Canto is the award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist and composer Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi’s crystalline voice and Brian’s lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions, Sol y Canto is known for making their music accessible to Spanish- and non-Spanish speaking audiences of all ages.

Reviews for Twice as Many Friends / El Doble de Amigos (Spanish / English)

A lively-and catchy-springboard to Spanish-language acquisition - Kirkus Reviews In a clean digital collage style, characters of every skin and hair color play, surf, drum, and dance amid a rainbow of hot pinks, purples, sunny yellows, and cool fresh blues . . . Recommended for any collection that aims to make Spanish more accessible to young readers - School Library Journal