Te Amo Tanto Que...: I Love You So Much That... (Spanish Edition)

It's here! Our sturdy hardcover version of our bilingual/dual language Te Amo Tanto Que... (I Love You so Much...) and we couldn't be more excited! This edition is the perfect gift for the youngest child and beyond, an early educational resource serving up the most basic lessons of love, responsibility, respect, and safety. Thisversionhas all the same content of the softcover with the text of the story and interactive pages leading in Spanish, with the English translation lower down on the page (in some cases on the opposing page) for comparison and learning. There couldn't be a more enjoyable way to learn and internalize the book's heartfelt message. The illustrations are done in a straightforward, soft style to help further a child's a young child's understanding of these basic but very crucial concepts. It really is two books in one---adding value as a child's first introduction to another language.This beautiful and educational resource tool, written by Kathy J. Picard---a leading advocate in the field of Childhood Sexual Abuse as a survivor herself, should be part of every early ed curriculum in every school everywhere. It is a basic, simple approach to a a serious problem that explains the many requests a caring adult has---and the love behind them. Baby Bear has many questions about everything they're asked to do...like why we need to eat vegetables, spend time outside getting exercise, tidy up our room, or brushing our teeth. Throughout the pages Baby Bear learns that the requests caring adults in their lives make might be for their own good---to help make Baby Bear happy, healthy, and to Baby Bear them safe. What a wonderful thing to be cared for and loved so much! The message this book is universal and every child should learn that their well-being and health are front and center with every adult in their life. At the same time, they need to be taught to recognize the signs when someone may not have their best interests at heart. They should feel protected, cherished, and confidant about their boundaries and their personal safety...and feel free to tell a caring adult when they feel or sense otherwise. This is a necessary addition to every child's beginning collection of "learning about me" books...for all of the educators, parents, counselors, and caring adults looking to make a difference in the emotional wellbeing and healthy development of a child. Read more