bilingualism

Chico Canta, is a tiny, mischievous, fearless mouse who lives with his family in an old theater. Mrs. Canta encourages her twelve children to speak many languages and when a clever kitten threatens the family, Chico proves the power of being bilingual.

Nia is afraid to tell her mother, who is shy because she speaks little English, that Nia volunteered her to organize a party for the first-graders of Robin Hill School.

Young Chico Canta discovers the advantages of being bilingual when the cat Gato-Gatito threatens his mouse family's production of "The Three Little Pigs.".

A collection of original essays in which fifteen writers reflect on how their original languages shaped the English they write and the people they have become.

This program takes a look at the origin and development of the Spanish language and underscores the importance of bilingualism.

As Old MacDonald sings of farm animals that moo and woof, Senor Pancho sings of those that jii and guau, until the animals realize they understand each other and get together for a fiesta.

Examines the languages spoken in the Latino community and discusses various aspects of bilingualism.

Pepita, a little girl who can converse in Spanish and English, decides not to "speak twice" until unanticipated problems cause her to think twice about her decision.

Perico the parrot has lots to say but his new owner does not seem to understand him, leaving Perico to wonder if anyone will ever speak his language.

Minutka, a puppy, grows bigger and learns more things every day with the help of his loving bilingual family. Presented in English and Italian.