10 libros en inglés para empezar

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 Cuentos sencillos para practicar inglés en casa o en el aula. Libros de 3 a 6 años.

Comenzamos a escuchar inglés en la escuela infantil, en alguna actividad o clase suelta y ahora estamos en un colegio bilingüe, así que queremos trabajar en casa esta materia. Un buen apoyo nos parece que puede ser contar cuentos en inglés, por lo aquí os recomendamos 10 para empezar:

1. THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. Autora: Raquel Méndez. Editorial OQO.

Empezamos por "Los tres cerditos" porque es uno de los cuentos tradicionales mejor conocidos y nos resultó muy sencillo de leer y seguir.

Sinopsis: The youngest little pig didn't feel like working and, to keep himself warm, he made a house of straw; the middle little pig worked a little harder and made a house of wood; the eldest worked very hard to build a house of bricks and when the wolf came and blew and blew... A traditional narrative, well known and accepted by children. Bettelheim underlines the characters' symbolism, the things they do and the final outcome as metaphors of growing and developing personality. The children learn, without being conscious of it, by identifying themselves with each of the three little pigs, learning that people grow and evolve and that growing has many advantages because the eldest little pig is the one who defeats the enemy, combining strength, intelligence and rational planning. The three animals symbolize the evolution and progress of man, from an immature state to that of who knows how to face up to conflicts intelligently, allowing the child to come up with his or her own conclusions. True to the known traditional tale, the album brings us simple and amusing images creating a visual dialogue easily seen. Helga Bansch shows once again her empathy with the youngest reader, playing with the characters' expressiveness and with the details that enrich each illustration inviting us to open the book time and time again.

2. THE LITTLE RED HEN. Autora: Pilar Martínez. Editorial Kalandraka.

Un cuento tradicional con vocabulario sencillo y fácil de contar.

Sinopsis: She found some grains of wheat, she planted them, she cut the wheat, she went to the mill, she baked the bread... But neither the dog nor the cat nor the duck helped her to do all that work, they were so idle and lazy.

3. MATILDA'S CAT. Autora: Emily Gravett. Editorial Macmillan Children's Books. 

Sinopsis: Matilda's cat must like something! But what?
Climbing trees, playing with wool . . . Matilda is sure that all cats love these things, but her kitty doesn't seem very enthusiastic. Undaunted, she thinks up new ways to amuse her reluctant playmate. Tea parties? Dressing up? What about a bike ride? Or perhaps a nice book – one about dogs? As the cat goes from nonplussed to terrified, Matilda gets more and more frustrated. After all, what use is a pet if it doesn't want to play?
The relationship between Matilda and her cat is sure to strike a chord with any devoted pet owner, while the deceptively simple text and funny illustrations and satisfying, snuggly ending make this story a joy to share with even the youngest children.
Perfect for kids with a pet (whether kitten, puppy, rabbit or hamster!), for those who long for one and for cat lovers everywhere.

4. TOM AND KAREN. Autora: Liesbet Slegers. Editorial EDELVIVES (english readers)

Este libro es de la colección Tom que equivale en español a la colección Nacho, título "Nacho y Laura".

Sinopsis: Tom aprende y experimenta cosas nuevas todos los días. Para él, todo es una aventura: ir por primera vez al colegio, viajar con su abuela, enfrentarse a una noche de pesadillas, visitar por primera vez el hospital y descubrir todos los secretos del baño. Estos libros, cuidadosamente adaptados, son una introducción ideal a la lengua inglesa para los más pequeños.

5. MY FIRST GRUFFALO (touch and feel book). Autora: Julia Donaldson. Editorial Macmillan.

Sinopsis: Touch the Gruffalo's terrible tusks, feel his knobbly knees and tickle his purple prickles in this bold, eye-catching book with touch-and-feel elements on every page. Part of the exciting new MY FIRST GRUFFALO series featuring all your favourite characters from the Deep Dark Wood. The nation's favourite bedtime story made perfect for small paws!

En esta web podréis encontrar juegos y más información en inglés: www.gruffalo.com

6. A NEW HOUSE FOR MOUSE. Autor: Petr Horacek.

Sinopsis: Mouse is little and so is her house - but her apple is huge. She needs to find a home that is big enough for them both. Peep through the holes and join Mouse in her search for a new home.

7. FROM HEAD TO TOE. Autor: Eric Carle

Sinopsis: What does an elephant do? It stomps its foot. Can you? From the creator of such beloved classics as the grouchy ladybug and the mixed-up chameleon comes this interactive story that invites kids to imitate animal movements.

8. I AM AN ARTIST. Autora: Marta Altes. Editorial Macmillan Children's Books UK.

 Sinopsis: "I am an artist and I can't stop creating. EVERYTHING inspires me..."

9. LOST AND FOUND. Autor: Oliver Jeffers. 

 Sinopsis: Set sail on a wonderful adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from award-winning, bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers!

There once was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his door...The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole. But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after all...

10. HOW TO CATCH A STAR. Autor: Oliver Jeffers. 

Sinopsis: There once was a boy...and the boy loved stars very much... 'How to Catch a Star' is a firm favourite with picture book readers, critics and booksellers alike. The beautiful illustrations and enchanting story have won the hearts of children all over the world and was a dazzling debut for picture book star, Oliver Jeffers. Now made available for the first time in a toddler friendly board format, the youngest generation can enjoy this unforgettable story about friendship.

Algunas de nuestras editoriales preferidas, como es la editorial Kalandraka que tiene parte de sus títulos en los dos idiomas o Edelvives que tiene una sección para "english readers", son muy buena opcción. Tambien existen editoriales más especializadas en el aprendizaje del inglés como MacMillan.

Los cuentos en casa los complementamos con salidas a ver los Cuentacuentos bilingües en El Dragón Lector. Ha sido Alejandra de la Librería el Dragón Lector quien nos ha recomendado parte de estos títulos.

¡Esperamos que disfrutéis y aprendáis con ellos!

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