The basic storyline is about a young bear named Bosley who becomes disenchanted with the small size of his cave home. He declares to his mother that he is going outside to explore the nearby forest. From there he climbs a tree, from which he sees a river and a mountain. He next decides to climb the mountain, from which he sees so much more of the world than he ever realized existed, even seeing his tiny cave opening from atop the mountain.
This book is more than just a story. It includes a cross-reference glossary of new English and Spanish words and their meanings; a brief history of how Tim Johnson got the idea for this book during a visit to Japan in his teen years; and the website where you can see and purchase many dozens of additional books in at least 11 languages, including sign language. Johnson wanted a way to introduce new cultures to the next generation, as well as introduce them to new languages. The Bosley Bear story is now available in at least 8 languages. I cannot be more resolute about recommending this book and this website www.
As our world continues to shrink through the advent of new technology and a more global economy, the significance of being conversant in multiple languages cannot be overstated. Youth who are exposed at a very young age will hold a valuable advantage over their peers as they continue to develop their educational skills throughout their lives. I admit this is an idea that could make this wonderful author a big name in language instruction, at a cursory level.
The aim of the book is not to get the kids to be fluent overnight, but rather to expose them through play - through wonderful illustrations and storytelling. I can see parents buying five of the same story, but in Spanish, German, French, and so on, so the kids learn how there are so many languages, even though there is one story.
This could become a cottage industry for the auth I admit this is an idea that could make this wonderful author a big name in language instruction, at a cursory level. This could become a cottage industry for the author! The highlighting of certain words in green is an excellent idea. German, to me as being unfamiliar with it, is so different from English that I would have had trouble matching any words.
The green highlighting matches the words perfectly while not doing too many so as to frustrate the learning otherwise. The only two things I would suggest to improve for a five-star review are as follows and who knows, by the time you read this, they may have been fixed! Even if it were in print format, it might still be a bit hard to read. Would be best to separate out on different pages. One additional illustration elsewhere in the book is only half its normal size and the other half is blank space.
This would confirm my learning and reinforce it, especially for children. As said, the concept is very solid. May 05, Judy Pierce rated it it was amazing. What a clever idea for exposing children to another language. Instead of simply having a Spanish or German version of a book, this book is available in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese, with the English version in each edition. The book is a simple but engaging story about a bear who goes adventuring. The child can follow along in English as well as one of the other languages.
My version was Spanish, and it was fun to see how much of my college Spanish I remembere What a clever idea for exposing children to another language. My version was Spanish, and it was fun to see how much of my college Spanish I remembered. It includes many tools for helping children learn including highlighted words and a glossary in the back of the book. The illustrations are beautifully executed and Bosley is a delightful character. This book is well worth purchasing for your child. Apr 23, Athena Nagel rated it it was amazing Shelves: As everyone know, the earlier you introduce a child to a second language, the easier it is for them to learn it.
Bosley Sees the World is a perfect book to start with! You can purchase this book in multiple languages.
Our book is written in English and Spanish. There are several words in each paragraph that are highlighted.
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This makes it easier for the children learn the words in each language. The illustrations are very colorful and eye catching. In this book Bosley is bored with his small cave As everyone know, the earlier you introduce a child to a second language, the easier it is for them to learn it. In this book Bosley is bored with his small cave. He decides to explore the world. While exploring, he goes through the forest and the mountains.
He finds all kind of exciting things. What he discovers is that his little cave is just right for him. This book attempts to fill a need in children's education, and with the dual dialog will be helpful for those students learning the English language. My only suggestion would be to consider adding a guide demonstrating how to pronounce the Russian words that are highlighted, and maybe a Russian alphabet with descriptors.
Students of English language have a continued desire to learn new languages, and this type of book could be very valuable if presented in the right way. The story and pictures a This book attempts to fill a need in children's education, and with the dual dialog will be helpful for those students learning the English language. The story and pictures are quite nice for a pre-school to first grade student.
As an educator I see older students, such as fourth and fifth gradeers with a individual desire to learn other languages, but do not see them picking up this book due to the primary illustrations and story line. May 07, Chad Pio rated it really liked it. Not only does Bosley take the readers on a far-reaching adventure to see what sights can be seen outside his home something every child wonders at one time or another … but Johnson offers his take on this age-old question in 8 different languages—making it a truly world-wide collection.
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In any language, the story still has to be interesting and entertaining—which this book delivers. Bosley Sees the World is the story of a young bear who goes on an adventure. It's a charming little story, and suitable for young children. They'll be able to relate to Bosley, and they'll delight in his exploration.
I would guess it's ideally suited for kids about age The book is specially designed to help teach children a second language - especially vocabulary.
It could help adults, too. This is the area where the book shines brightest. The method the book uses to accomplish teaching a Bosley Sees the World is the story of a young bear who goes on an adventure. The method the book uses to accomplish teaching a second language is ingenious, and very well executed. I found the character, Bosley, very appealing, as well as the brightly colored illustrations. I especially liked the short text on each page, which helps to keep the reader's attention.
The translations are accurate and use simple constructions which are easy to follow.
Bosley Sees the World: A Dual Language Book in Spanish and English by Tim Johnson
Bravo to Tim Johnson for creating a delightful vehicule for introducing children to a foreign language, as well as increasing their cultural awareness. A product design engineer by trade, Tim's quest for knowledge and understanding is a daily pursuit. He continues to broaden the horizons of children as a martial arts instructor, always encouraging young students to become more aware of the enormous world around them. Product details File Size: June 6, Sold by: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. Showing of 1 reviews.
Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. I love the story of Bosley the Bear and reading along as he discovers life outside his cave for the first time. While I didn't have a need for this copy at my home because it contains 8 different languages, I think it would be great to have in the schools and in the classroom as a learning tool for the kids. One person found this helpful.
Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers. Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. Bosley Sees the World - Multilinual Edition: Set up a giveaway. An autographed copy of "Bosley Sees the World" the finished product, in the language of your choice. Keep one and give one to a friend! An autographed copy of Bosley Sees the World and a piece Bosley puzzle!! See an image of the puzzle in project updates. An autographed copy of Bosley Sees the World and a Bosley inspirational mousepad!
See an image of the mousepad in project updates, it's just like the poster - it says: Four autographed copies of "Bosley Sees the World".
Bosley Sees the World: A Dual Language Book in Spanish and English
One in each language, or any combination of your choice. An autographed copy of Bosley Sees the World and a Bosley inspirational tote bag for your books! See an image of the bag in project updates. It has a picture of Bosley on one side and on the other side it says: A 16 x 20 inch inspirational Bosley poster reminding us all to never stop exploring the world around us as well as a signed book in the language of your choice. SEVEN copies of the book. A nice hardcover version that includes all four translations of the book, plus more languages if available at the time of release.
In the language of your choice or an assortment of languages. Hardcover version with all translations. Your name or company name printed in the "Thank you" section of every book.
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And inspirational Bosley poster. The ultimate combo pack! Four autographed copies of the book.
Hardcover version of the book with all translations. Your name or company name in the "Thank you" section of every book. A custom translation into any other language of your choice, provided that I can find an good translator to have it translated.