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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020
I have read several of this author's bilingual children's picture books, and I like the way this one is formatted. The first two I read had the English and German versions on separate pages followed by an illustration. This book goes back and forth between English and German on the same page, a sentence or two in German and then the English version. I like having both languages right next to each other. It makes it easier to compare sentence structure and vocabulary. I particularly liked the illustrations in this book. They are boldly vivid and dramatic. They would certainly have eye appeal for a child. The story is about a sea cow and her stingray friend. First, they meet a family of mermaids, whose home near the coral is threatened by an octopus and some swordfish. The interlopers steal a magic flower that helps give the coral its beautiful colors. Molly, Rufus, and the mermaids devise a plan to get it back. If you have a child who is learning German at home or in school, she or he would most likely enjoy this book. I think, too, that children's books like this can be helpful for adult language learners as well, especially this one with the German into English right next to each other.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
