I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL!

The perfect book for parents who dream of raising bilingual or multilingual kids.

I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL!

I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL! is the perfect book for parents—especially new parents and parents of younger kids—who dream of raising bilingual or multilingual children. Written by Adam Beck, author of the popular guide Maximize Your Child’s Bilingual Ability, this playful 44-page book is a unique “picture book for adults” with delightful illustrations by Pavel Goldaev. Narrated by a lively baby, the book emphasizes the most important information parents need for realizing joyful success on a bilingual or multilingual journey. I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL! is an appealing and empowering book that makes a great gift for yourself or for a friend. And the many humorous illustrations make it a winner with kids, too!

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"This is a must-read for parents starting the adventure of raising a bilingual child. It is so easy to digest and gives parents all the basics to get started. After reading it you want to learn more!"

"It's exactly the book I wish I had when I was a new parent feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, and I'll definitely be giving this as a gift to all friends who are considering raising a bilingual child."

Positive reviews from parents

“I loved it!! This precious little book contains all the basic information you need to get started with your kids’ bilingualism. It faces the themes in a funny, entertaining way, as it’s actually the baby speaking! Since I read it, I keep it on my night table to have a look at it every time I feel my determination falter. Even though it’s a book for adults, it looks like a book for children, and kids love its funny drawings!”

“Perfect for expectant or new parents hoping to raise their child in a bilingual (or multilingual) environment! Adam Beck’s characteristic playful style comes through beautifully in this book, aimed at new parents. In this book, we see the benefits of growing up bilingual – from the baby’s point of view. Pavel Goldaev’s illustrations fit perfectly with Adam’s text. This is an ideal gift for expectant or new parents who hope to raise their child bilingually or multilingually. It can even be a fun, helpful reminder for those of us further along in our bilingual parenting journey, if we forget why we’re doing this.”

“I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL! is a picture book for adults, written from the perspective of a baby that wants to be able to speak all the languages the parents speak. The baby tells about the emotional, cognitive, social, and economic benefits of growing up bilingual, and guides the parents through the first phases of biliteracy. Adam Beck gives hands on advice in a fun and joyful way, which, together with the wonderful illustrations by Pavel Goldaev will surely empower many parents to embark on this exciting journey of raising a bilingual or multilingual child successfully. I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL! is a perfect gift for expectant or new parents!”

“I just read this book out loud to my bilingual son. It was an emotional experience for me and I think it reaffirmed some things for my son. Created aspirations for him and made him feel like his experience is mirrored in the book so he doesn’t feel alone on this bilingual journey. Thanks for writing this book. I’m excited to gift it to my friends who are pregnant. And for them to start their bilingual journey with their newborn.”

“When I was looking at this book my kids automatically came to me and asked what book it was because the illustrations were so cute and relatable to them. Then they went: ‘Read it to me, Mommy!’ If you are a new bilingual parent and don’t know where to start, this can be a cute summary for you. You can also read/narrate this book to your kids to boost their confidence in their bilingualism from an early age.”

Get a copy of I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL!

I WANT TO BE BILINGUAL! is available at Amazon, Amazon UK, other global Amazon sites, and other booksellers.

Bulk orders for this book—for organizations, groups, and booksellers—can be made by contacting me directly.

Please help me spread the word…

Enjoy the book and share your impressions by posting a review at Amazon, Amazon UK, the global Amazon sites, Goodreads, and other sites online. (Even a short review is fine!) Reviews are so important for spreading the word about this special little book to other parents and I’d be really grateful for your support in this way. (I’d love to hear from you personally, too, with your impressions!)

Tell others about the book through social media and word-of-mouth. Many thanks for sharing these links…

1. the link to this page you’re now reading: https://bilingualmonkeys.com/i-want-to-be-bilingual-book
2. this link to my author page at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Beck/e/B01EKPRIE6/
3. this link to my author page at Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adam-Beck/e/B01EKPRIE6/

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