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My First Spanish/English Visual Dictionary
Learning a new language through realistic color illustrations. This is a beginning bilingual dictionary with 1,300 color illustrations and 1,600 terms in each language. Learning a new language, like learning to read, is easier when the reader can put an image to the term or word. These two new visual dictionaries are perfect for introducing Spanish or English to young children. Lifelike color illustrations describe and identify items, and each is shown with the word in both English and the second language. Beside the Spanish word, the gender appears as well. There are 1,600 beginning terms in each language, organized in 36 themes that children experience in daily life -- at home, at play, and at daycare or school. The themes Outstanding for its realistic illustrations and clear labels, My First Spanish/English Visual Dictionary is stimulating and fun to use. It is a perfect introduction for young children learning Spanish or English as a second language.
80 pages, Hardcover
First published August 28, 2006
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April 13, 2015Archambault, A., & Corbeil, J. (2006). My first Spanish English visual dictionary. Firefly Books.
Citation by: Susan Scott
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 463
ISBN: 978-1-55407-194-4
1-55407-194-1
Brief Description: This reference material is a Spanish/English dictionary for the use of elementary students. The dictionary is primarily visual and is categorized by themes.
Content/Scope: This dictionary is targeted for grades 3-6, containing 1,600 terms, 1,300 realistic illustrations that are organized in 36 themes. There are also two indexes, by language, and the Spanish terms include gender. While students could use a regular Spanish/English dictionary, the illustrations in this dictionary lend themselves to elementary aged students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Firefly is a well-known publishing company. Since this is a dictionary, I feel confident that the material was created with no bias. Additionally, the dictionary review was found on Children's Core Collection, a reputable and well-known site.
Arragnement/Presentation: This eighty page reference book includes 1600 terms that are organized by themes. There are two indexes organized by language and the Spanish terms include the gender. This book is primarily illustrations to aid comprehension of the language.
Relation to other works: There is one set of a regular children's dictionary available in the library that I observed. There are currently no other Spanish/English dictionaries in this collection. Since a significiant portion of the school is Latino and ESL, I feel like this would be a wonderful addition to the existing collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: The Spanish/English dictionary would meet the needs of students whose native language is Spanish. This dictionary would also help students and teachers who speak English communicate better with students whose native language is Spanish. Furthermore, the pictures would help both Spanish and English speakers.
Cost: $14.95
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). My first Spanish/English visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
Citation by: Susan Scott
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 463
ISBN: 978-1-55407-194-4
1-55407-194-1
Brief Description: This reference material is a Spanish/English dictionary for the use of elementary students. The dictionary is primarily visual and is categorized by themes.
Content/Scope: This dictionary is targeted for grades 3-6, containing 1,600 terms, 1,300 realistic illustrations that are organized in 36 themes. There are also two indexes, by language, and the Spanish terms include gender. While students could use a regular Spanish/English dictionary, the illustrations in this dictionary lend themselves to elementary aged students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Firefly is a well-known publishing company. Since this is a dictionary, I feel confident that the material was created with no bias. Additionally, the dictionary review was found on Children's Core Collection, a reputable and well-known site.
Arragnement/Presentation: This eighty page reference book includes 1600 terms that are organized by themes. There are two indexes organized by language and the Spanish terms include the gender. This book is primarily illustrations to aid comprehension of the language.
Relation to other works: There is one set of a regular children's dictionary available in the library that I observed. There are currently no other Spanish/English dictionaries in this collection. Since a significiant portion of the school is Latino and ESL, I feel like this would be a wonderful addition to the existing collection.
Accessibility/Diversity: The Spanish/English dictionary would meet the needs of students whose native language is Spanish. This dictionary would also help students and teachers who speak English communicate better with students whose native language is Spanish. Furthermore, the pictures would help both Spanish and English speakers.
Cost: $14.95
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). My first Spanish/English visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
November 20, 2014
Corbeil, J. C. and Archambault, A. (2006). My first Spanish/English visual dictionary. Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada; Firefly.
Citation by: Stacie Alexander
Type of reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 463
Content/Scope: The book covers 36 categories of words ranging from colors to sports. Each word has the Spanish and the English equivalent along with an image for most entries. The book also has English and Spanish indexes in the back to allow all readers to find information quickly. The words presented in this book are for primary students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Both authors have written several other Firefly dictionaries for kids. The material appears to be correct and free of bias.
Arrangement/Presentation: Colorful images make the visuals appealing to young readers and the larger typeface makes the words stand out on the page. The information is presented in a way that is helpful for both Spanish and English speakers. Pronunciation help is not provided in this dictionary.
Relation to other works: The library has access to Spanish/English dictionaries, but the visual aspect of this dictionary makes it useful in the library.
Accessibility/Diversity: The school serves a significant number of ELL students, several of which are speak Spanish. For students who are struggling to learn English and teachers who are struggling to understand these students a Spanish/English visual dictionary can be very helpful. The visual element of this source allows a wide range of abilities to benefit from the source.
Cost: $14.95
Professional review of the item:
Helmer, D. (2007). My first Spanish/English visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
Citation by: Stacie Alexander
Type of reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 463
Content/Scope: The book covers 36 categories of words ranging from colors to sports. Each word has the Spanish and the English equivalent along with an image for most entries. The book also has English and Spanish indexes in the back to allow all readers to find information quickly. The words presented in this book are for primary students.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Both authors have written several other Firefly dictionaries for kids. The material appears to be correct and free of bias.
Arrangement/Presentation: Colorful images make the visuals appealing to young readers and the larger typeface makes the words stand out on the page. The information is presented in a way that is helpful for both Spanish and English speakers. Pronunciation help is not provided in this dictionary.
Relation to other works: The library has access to Spanish/English dictionaries, but the visual aspect of this dictionary makes it useful in the library.
Accessibility/Diversity: The school serves a significant number of ELL students, several of which are speak Spanish. For students who are struggling to learn English and teachers who are struggling to understand these students a Spanish/English visual dictionary can be very helpful. The visual element of this source allows a wide range of abilities to benefit from the source.
Cost: $14.95
Professional review of the item:
Helmer, D. (2007). My first Spanish/English visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
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November 22, 2015Archambault, A. & Corbeil, J. (2006). My First Spanish/English Visual Dictionary. Austin, TX: Firefly Books.
Citation by: Kelly Bowles
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 463
Content/Scope: A dictionary specifically targeted to a younger audience, Grades K-4, who are developing readers in english and/or spanish. The dictionary has over 1600 terms and 1300 realistic illustrations all organized in 36 themes, including "clothing," "colors and shapes," "dinosaurs," "space," and "sports."
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The authors of this volume have previously written several other dictionaries together. The dictionary comes most highly recommended by H.W. Wilson's Children's Core Collection, and having been published in 2006 the original text is up-to-date.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is alphabetical, but organized around 36 different themes that children experience in their lives. There are two indexes, one english and one spanish, and the spanish terms include gender. Each theme has a double-page spread with illustrations related to the theme. English words are in bold with Spanish word underneath. However, there is no pronunciation guides or other explanatory text.
Relation to other works: There are not many options for bilingual picture dictionaries. In a country that is rapidly becoming more eclectic in language, it is important for all schools to meet our ELLs at a most basic level.
Accessibility/Diversity: The illustrations include a diverse population, and the language incorporates both english and spanish words to reach a wider variety of students.
Cost: $14.95
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). My first Spanish/English Visual Dictionary. Booklist. 103(18), p. 108.
Citation by: Kelly Bowles
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: Ref 463
Content/Scope: A dictionary specifically targeted to a younger audience, Grades K-4, who are developing readers in english and/or spanish. The dictionary has over 1600 terms and 1300 realistic illustrations all organized in 36 themes, including "clothing," "colors and shapes," "dinosaurs," "space," and "sports."
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The authors of this volume have previously written several other dictionaries together. The dictionary comes most highly recommended by H.W. Wilson's Children's Core Collection, and having been published in 2006 the original text is up-to-date.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is alphabetical, but organized around 36 different themes that children experience in their lives. There are two indexes, one english and one spanish, and the spanish terms include gender. Each theme has a double-page spread with illustrations related to the theme. English words are in bold with Spanish word underneath. However, there is no pronunciation guides or other explanatory text.
Relation to other works: There are not many options for bilingual picture dictionaries. In a country that is rapidly becoming more eclectic in language, it is important for all schools to meet our ELLs at a most basic level.
Accessibility/Diversity: The illustrations include a diverse population, and the language incorporates both english and spanish words to reach a wider variety of students.
Cost: $14.95
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). My first Spanish/English Visual Dictionary. Booklist. 103(18), p. 108.
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June 23, 2012Name: Kristina Jewell
Title: Archambault, A., & Corbeil, J. (2006). My first Spanish English visual dictionary. Firefly Books.
Call Number: 463
Reference Type: Dictionary
Description: This Spanish-English visual dictionary provides over 1,600 terms for students with 1,300 images to accompany the words for students in grades 3-6.
Price: $14.95
Relevance and Relationship: America has had an influx of Spanish speaking immigrants in the last few decades, so allowing students the opportunity to learn basic Spanish is almost a necessity. This school has a small Spanish speaking (or ESL) student population and very few Spanish reference works.
Purpose: This dictionary could be utilized by Spanish speakers looking to improve English skills or English speaking students interested in learning Spanish. The book is inexpensive and could easily be added to many classroom libraries. Teachers can incorporate Spanish-English mini-lessons into classrooms very easily with the visually captivating book.
Validity: This dictionary is recommended by Booklist Online.
Format: Print.
Arrangement/Presentation: This dictionary is organized around 36
topics, such as “Dinosaurs” and “Sports”. Each theme includes images with the translations to make the translations less difficult. There are both Spanish and English indexes included.
Diversity: This book is incredibly useful for helping ESL students who have difficulty reading in English. The visual aspect of the dictionary is great for visual learners.
Reviewed By: Helmer, D. (2007). My first Spanish English visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(13), 108
Title: Archambault, A., & Corbeil, J. (2006). My first Spanish English visual dictionary. Firefly Books.
Call Number: 463
Reference Type: Dictionary
Description: This Spanish-English visual dictionary provides over 1,600 terms for students with 1,300 images to accompany the words for students in grades 3-6.
Price: $14.95
Relevance and Relationship: America has had an influx of Spanish speaking immigrants in the last few decades, so allowing students the opportunity to learn basic Spanish is almost a necessity. This school has a small Spanish speaking (or ESL) student population and very few Spanish reference works.
Purpose: This dictionary could be utilized by Spanish speakers looking to improve English skills or English speaking students interested in learning Spanish. The book is inexpensive and could easily be added to many classroom libraries. Teachers can incorporate Spanish-English mini-lessons into classrooms very easily with the visually captivating book.
Validity: This dictionary is recommended by Booklist Online.
Format: Print.
Arrangement/Presentation: This dictionary is organized around 36
topics, such as “Dinosaurs” and “Sports”. Each theme includes images with the translations to make the translations less difficult. There are both Spanish and English indexes included.
Diversity: This book is incredibly useful for helping ESL students who have difficulty reading in English. The visual aspect of the dictionary is great for visual learners.
Reviewed By: Helmer, D. (2007). My first Spanish English visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(13), 108
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April 27, 2015Corbeil, J. (2006). My first spanish-english visual dictionary. Richmond Hill, ON: Firefly Books, Ltd.
Citation by: Traci Barger
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: 463
ISBN: 9781554071944
Brief Description: This is a beginning bilingual dictionary with 1,300 color illustrations and 1,600 terms in each language.
Content/Scope: The purpose of the dictionary is to put an image with a word. The targeted audience is Kindergarten through third grade.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The dictionary is published by Firefly Books which is a reputable publishing company. The book does not consist of bias. The book focuses on teaching children to learn Spanish or English.
Arrangement/Presentation: The dictionary is arranged with a lot of different visuals and realistic illustrations to help students learn the English or Spanish language. The dictionary is arranged by themes.
Relation to similar works: The current reference collection does include English dictionaries but does not include any Spanish and English dictionaries.
Accessibility/Diversity: The dictionary will meet the needs of ESL learners and also learners who want to learn Spanish. The dictionary consists of visual pictures to allow students to put pictures with words or terms.
Cost: $12.76
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). My first spanish-english visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
Citation by: Traci Barger
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: 463
ISBN: 9781554071944
Brief Description: This is a beginning bilingual dictionary with 1,300 color illustrations and 1,600 terms in each language.
Content/Scope: The purpose of the dictionary is to put an image with a word. The targeted audience is Kindergarten through third grade.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The dictionary is published by Firefly Books which is a reputable publishing company. The book does not consist of bias. The book focuses on teaching children to learn Spanish or English.
Arrangement/Presentation: The dictionary is arranged with a lot of different visuals and realistic illustrations to help students learn the English or Spanish language. The dictionary is arranged by themes.
Relation to similar works: The current reference collection does include English dictionaries but does not include any Spanish and English dictionaries.
Accessibility/Diversity: The dictionary will meet the needs of ESL learners and also learners who want to learn Spanish. The dictionary consists of visual pictures to allow students to put pictures with words or terms.
Cost: $12.76
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). My first spanish-english visual dictionary. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
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November 22, 2012Archambault, A., & Corbeil, J. (2006). My first Spanish English visual dictionary. Ontario: Firefly Books.
By: Jayne Wilson
Reference Type: Dictionary
Call Number: 463
Description: A Spanish/English visual dictionary for children, grades 3-6
Review Source: Helmer, D. (2007). [Book reviews]. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
Relevance and Relationship: $14.95, Relevant to growing number of Hispanic students in the school, an added improvement to the 400’s (Language) section of library
Purpose: An easy to understand, high quality color illustrated dictionary that can be used by all students to understand both Spanish and English
Validity: Published within the last 6 years, reviewed by reputable source (Booklist)
Format: 80 pages, 1,300 realistic color illustrations, 1,600 words
Arrangement and Presentation: Words arranged into 36 themes, 2 language indexes
Diversity: Words presented are common in every day lives of students so even younger readers (P/K-2) can use the illustrations to identify words; a tool for ELL students as well as English as a first language students
By: Jayne Wilson
Reference Type: Dictionary
Call Number: 463
Description: A Spanish/English visual dictionary for children, grades 3-6
Review Source: Helmer, D. (2007). [Book reviews]. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
Relevance and Relationship: $14.95, Relevant to growing number of Hispanic students in the school, an added improvement to the 400’s (Language) section of library
Purpose: An easy to understand, high quality color illustrated dictionary that can be used by all students to understand both Spanish and English
Validity: Published within the last 6 years, reviewed by reputable source (Booklist)
Format: 80 pages, 1,300 realistic color illustrations, 1,600 words
Arrangement and Presentation: Words arranged into 36 themes, 2 language indexes
Diversity: Words presented are common in every day lives of students so even younger readers (P/K-2) can use the illustrations to identify words; a tool for ELL students as well as English as a first language students
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November 22, 2015Archambault, A., & Corbeil, J. (2006). My first Spanish English visual dictionary. Firefly Books.
Citation by: Allison Burgess
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: 463
Content/Scope: This bilingual dictionary includes over 1,300 color illustrations and 1,600 terms in English and Spanish.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Firefly Books was established in 1977 and is a popular North American publisher for nonfiction books.
Arrangement/Presentation: The 80 page book is organized in 36 themes that are relevant to students.
Relation to other works: There are many language dictionaries available for students. I choose the Spanish/English version because it is most relevant to the student demographic at my school.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book will appeal to English and Spanish speaking students alike, as they both can learn words in English and Spanish. The pictures provide an easy way for young readers to access the material. Spanish terms include both gender versions.
Cost: $14.95
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). [Book reviews]. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
Citation by: Allison Burgess
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Call Number: 463
Content/Scope: This bilingual dictionary includes over 1,300 color illustrations and 1,600 terms in English and Spanish.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Firefly Books was established in 1977 and is a popular North American publisher for nonfiction books.
Arrangement/Presentation: The 80 page book is organized in 36 themes that are relevant to students.
Relation to other works: There are many language dictionaries available for students. I choose the Spanish/English version because it is most relevant to the student demographic at my school.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book will appeal to English and Spanish speaking students alike, as they both can learn words in English and Spanish. The pictures provide an easy way for young readers to access the material. Spanish terms include both gender versions.
Cost: $14.95
Professional Review: Helmer, D. (2007). [Book reviews]. Booklist, 103(18), 108.
July 25, 2014
I was hoping for more words in this visual dictionary. There were some words I expected to be common enough to be contained in it, but they weren't, so I don't think it made 4 stars, but I would give it 3 1/2.
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