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Malty the Blue Tiger (Maddie la tigresse bleue) is a dual language children's book that makes practicing French vocabulary easy for both new learners and bilingual families.This charming bilingual book provides a much-needed English and French resource in the children's book space, featuring color-coded vocabulary words, an illustrated glossary, and an informational section about blue tigers in both English and French. It is rich in sight words and repeated phrases for easy learning, and teaches categorizing skills, spatial vocabulary, counting, colors, animal names and sounds, sentence structure and rhyming, and important social lessons. The story stars a female protagonist named Malty, a blue tiger who goes on a journey to make new friends - only to be criticized for the sound of her roar along the way. Yearning to fit in, she attempts to mimic every character she meets: yellow birds, purple monkeys, and even a red truck. It is only when she is lost and alone that she discovers her true sound, and her true identity, are what will help her reach her destination. This tale stresses the importance of diversity and staying true to what makes you one-of-a-kind.Malty the Blue Tiger books can be found in classrooms around the world, including those in the United States, Europe, and Asia. They have also been used by Albuquerque Public Schools as a statewide training tool for teachers. Amazon reviewers have called the book "a delightful read for both children and adults alike" and "the very special children's book the world needs today."

Malty the Blue Tiger tells the story of a little tiger who goes on a journey to a beautiful, diverse place called Biscuit Brook, only to be criticized for the sound of her roar along the way. She yearns to make friends (we've all been there, especially as youngsters!), so throughout her journey, she attempts to mimic every character she meets—yellow birds, purple monkeys, and even a red truck. It is only when she is lost and alone that she discovers her true sound, and her true identity, is the only thing that can help her reach her destination. Your child will giggle wildly as Malty tries to “Chirp!” like a bird or “Honk!” like a truck, but they won't just be amused by the giggle-worthy story. They’ll learn new English and Spanish words, while observing the beauty of diversity and their special role in it.Inside, you'll find:  ΓÇïText in both English and Spanish, with new vocabulary words bolded and color-coded for comparison A rhyming story that stresses the importance of diversityRepeated words and phrasesA review section of “Words I Learned Today,” with photos to help your child learn and review vocabularyA “Did You Know?” informational section about blue tigers Beautiful artwork that illustrates the vocabulary words in the text.