Taking your kids to the library is a great way to spend time together and help your child develop their love of reading and books. If you are raising a bilingual child in English and Spanish or learning one of these languages together, your trip to the library can be an opportunity to practice your target language, as well.
In this post, I’ll share 10 essential phrases in English and Spanish that you can use with your child during your library visits. Whether you’re helping them find their next favorite book or encouraging them to use their indoor voice, these phrases will make your library trips more interactive and enjoyable for both you and your little one as you continue on your bilingual journey together.
Here are ten phrases in English and Spanish to use with your child on your next trip to the library.
We’re going to the library. ….. Vamos a la biblioteca.
Will you help me look for some books to read at home? ….. ¿Me ayudas a buscar unos libros para leer en casa?
You can choose five books today. ….. Puedes elegir cinco libros hoy.
What type of book do you want to read? ….. ¿Qué tipo de libro quieres leer?
This book is called _____. It’s about a boy who doesn’t want to go to sleep. ….. Este libro se llama _____. Trata de un niño que no quiere ir a dormir.
Will you show me the books you chose? ….. ¿Me enseñas los libros que has elegido?
Should we ask if there is a storytime session today? ….. ¿Preguntamos si hay una sesión de cuentacuentos hoy?
When we are at the library, we use our quiet voices. ….. Cuando estamos en la biblioteca, hablamos en voz baja.
Last updated July 2, 2024