Hundreds of words for the many things toddlers will encounter in their world.

Names of objects in English and Spanish and accompanying illustrations are grouped by topics such as colors, toys, animals, and tools.

In this short but enthusiastic book, linguist Moore selects, from languages across the world, words and phrases that are impossible to translate neatly into English. In many cases the difficulty arises because our culture simply doesn't share the same experiences as others. Other untranslatable words are those used for a feeling or situation that English describes in a roundabout way. This book will appeal to anyone who loves linguistic oddities.

Introduces everyday vocabulary and phrases for native Spanish speakers learning English.