Denise Bourgeois-Vance Sophia & Alex Learn About Sports: Sophia e Alex Aprendem Sobre

Sophia and Alex Learn About Sports is one of eleven volumes in the "Sophia and Alex" series, written by Author Denise BourgeoisVance and illustrated by Artist Damon Danielson. The book opens with their grandfather taking Sophia, Alex, and their older brother, Noah, to a baseball game. They learn about rules and the importance of good sportsmanship as they join a soccer team near their home. Sophia and Alex make new friends on the team and play their first match. The 32page illustrated book demonstrates role playing on a team, whether it be from watching others play a sport or embracing their own responsibility as a team member. They learn to play fairly and follow instructions from their coach, as well as help teammates improve their game. Sports can play an integral part in a childs life by teaching teamwork, keeping physically fit, and, of course, playing nice with others. Each book in the "Sophia and Alex" series draws on storylines based on common events found in the life of an early learner. Children relate to the multicultural characters and learn the art of acceptance and inclusion in school and home settings. Through the use of dual text, the child can simultaneously learn to read in Portuguese or English while better expressing themselves in each. Studies prove that bilingual children are more apt to excel in writing and reading in subsequent grades when given the tools at an early age. At the time of this printing, over two dozen languages have been added to the... | Denise Bourgeois-Vance Sophia & Alex Learn About Sports: Sophia e Alex Aprendem Sobre