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Research shows that children who learn another language at an early age are more likely to achieve fluency. So whether you’re passing down a heritage language or simply want your child to have the advantage of speaking more than one language, our list of bilingual books in an array of languages is sure to kick-start your toddler’s linguistic adventures!
The Best Chinese Bilingual Board Books for Toddlers
12 Lucky Animals: A Bilingual Baby Book
$8 BUY NOWThe 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac come alive through vivid pictures and playful descriptions in this English-Chinese board book making for an exciting cultural adventure.
The Best French Bilingual Board Books for Toddlers
Hello, My Friend / Bonjour, Mon Amie
$7 BUY NOWLittle fans of Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy will be delighted to learn first words in both English and French alongside their favorite character.
Hello, Paris! / Bonjour, Paris!
$10 BUY NOWYour child will have a great time discovering the sights of Paris while learning helpful French phrases with a little help from a friendly cat and kitten duo!
Eating the Rainbow / Manger l'arc-en-ciel
$7 BUY NOWThis book is full of adorable images of toddlers and preschoolers enjoying healthy foods in all the colors of the rainbow! Your kiddo will have fun learning the names of their favorite fruits and veggies in both English and French.
The Best German Bilingual Board Books for Toddlers
My First Bilingual Book—Numbers
$6 BUY NOWBright illustrations introduce babies and toddlers to numbers, colors, and everyday objects in both English and German.
My First Bilingual Book—Love
$9 BUY NOWAnother from the MFBB series! Show your little one the many forms of love while they learn how to vocally express these emotions in two languages.
The Best Hindi Bilingual Board Books for Toddlers
My First English Hindi Learning Library
$21 BUY NOWThis box set of 10 books includes all the basic learning themes perfect for toddlers—ABC, Numbers, Colors, and more! Each book has bright and realistic images labeled in both English and Hindi.
The Best Italian Bilingual Board Book for Toddlers
Mangia! Mangia!
$7 BUY NOWGot a little pasta lover at home? This colorful board book introduces toddlers to the delicious and diverse world of Italian cuisine (beyond spaghetti!).
The Best Japanese Bilingual Board Book for Toddlers
Up and Down
$6 BUY NOWAn opposites-themed book in bold color block illustrations paired with full, descriptive sentences makes for an extra effective Japanese vocabulary development boost!
The Best Korean Bilingual Board Book for Toddlers
The Solar System
$12 BUY NOWA curiosity of space is an innate human quality, so it’s never too early to explore the planets and stars with your toddler. Not only do we love the playful illustrations, but the transliterations score major points with parents who are learning Korean alongside their kiddos.
The Best Portuguese Bilingual Board Book for Toddlers
Upa! Upa! Hip, Hop
$6 BUY NOWThis easy-to-follow board book with contrasting images of baby animals is sure to capture the attention of our tiniest language-learners as they learn words to describe animal movements in Portuguese and English.
The Best Spanish Bilingual Board Books for Toddlers
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes/Cabeza, Hombros, Piernas, Pies
$4 BUY NOWThis well-known nursery song has been translated into numerous languages and is beloved around the world. This Spanish version will have your toddler singing along in no time!
¡Me gusta cómo soy! / I Like Myself!
$6 BUY NOWThis fun book will teach your toddler all about loving who they are through bright and quirky illustrations, while growing their sense of self-esteem and their Spanish vocabulary!
Palo y Piedra / Stick and Stone
$6 BUY NOWA heartwarming story of friendship with an underlying anti-bullying message and the cutest illustrations!
Los Tres Cerditos / The Three Little Pigs
$4 BUY NOWA classic fairytale retold in a gentle tone with equally serene visuals is sure to become your toddler’s favorite for years to come.
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