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Sunita Makes Friends
By Maggie Paun Get Book
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Description
Sunita Makes Friends is a short English-Vietnamese picture book for children ages 3 to 6. It suits families, teachers, and heritage-language learners who want a gentle shared-reading story rather than a formal Vietnamese course.
The story follows Sunita as she feels left out while her siblings play with friends. A broken window leads her to meet her neighbors and eventually make new friends. The story is presented bilingually with illustrations and about 250 words, so you can use the English text to support understanding of the Vietnamese.
The simple language makes repeated reading and basic vocabulary practice manageable. The pages are PENpal-enabled for optional read-aloud support, but the device is sold separately. There are no published CEFR levels or structured lessons, so this works best as a supplementary child reader rather than a complete learning program.
Content
- Type: Readers
- Skills: Listening, Reading, Vocabulary
- Size: About 250 words
Price
- Price: $15.50
- Cost: Paid
- Free trial: No
Details
- Format: Book
- Made for children: Yes
- Author: Maggie Paun
- Publisher: Mantra Lingua
- Published: 2023
- ISBN-13: 9781801373388
Pros
- Parallel English-Vietnamese text throughout
- Short, illustrated story designed for ages 3 to 6
- PENpal-enabled pages for optional read-aloud support
Cons
- Optional audio requires separate PENpal hardware
- Not organized as a course or grammar guide
- About 250 words provides limited material for sustained study
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