Putumayo shares our passion for creating global citizens.

The Putumayo Kids music team chooses songs with child-friendly lyrics and rhythms by both renowned and undiscovered international artists. The collections of songs are tested in schools and with families. An international music selection contributes to the education of future global citizens while holding true to Putumayo’s mission of sharing music that is “guaranteed to make you feel good”. -putymayo.com

Watch a preview below!

For a chance to win a full collection of their kids’ CDs, just leave a comment telling us what your favorite genre of music is! You can also enter by leaving a comment on our Facebook page. Look for the “Putumayo Kids” thread.

And the winner is…
Rachel Cox Cassidy! “I’ve been previewing Putumayo’s cd’s on their website, and really enjoy the Reggae Playground. Makes me wanna dance! ”

Rachel, please email adam@littlepm.com to claim your prize. Thanks for the entries, everyone! Look out for more fun contests in the VERY near future.

Does it get any better for your wee travel buddies?

We’re thrilled to announce that Little Pim was selected to win two prestigious awards this month!

Dr. Toy has chosen Little Pim’s Gift Set Plus- a gift set that includes three of our language DVDs, a set of Word & Phrase Cards, and a plush panda- to win a Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Children’s Product Award! Dr. Toy, Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, has been for many years one of the nation’s and world’s leading experts on play, toys, and children’s products. With 30 years of direct experience, Dr. Auerbach includes educationally oriented, developmental and skill building products from the best large and small companies in her four annual award programs.

We also received another new award from the Dove Foundation Review Board for our Spanish 3-Pak (Vol. I).

As you plan your seasonal getaways, be sure to take Little Pim along- our Digital Downloads are compatible with your mobile device or smartphone. With 10 languages to choose from and our two iPhone Applications: Little Pim Talking Coloring Book and Little Pim Word Bag, the only thing left to pack is sunscreen.

Here are some travel games you can play:
1. My favorite car game as a child was I spy. This is a GREAT game for your kids to build their vocabulary, both in 
English and in a foreign language. Even if they can’t spell yet, you don’t have to play I spy with letters – you can play it with sounds, or other descriptors. Passing by a field? I spy something that goes “moo”. Whether it’s a cow or una vaca, it’s a fun game to keep your kids engaged with what’s going on around them, and build their vocab and ability to describe their surroundings.
2. Make a map of where you’re going. Or rather, let your kids make a map – it doesn’t have to be to scale. Getting them to draw landmarks they see along the way – whether it’s a strange tree or a wacky building – this is a fun game for any aspiring cartographer.
3. Counting cars, counting cows, counting anything really. This is a fun game even as an adult (you can play it with license plates while your kids play it with car colors). Again, get them to count in English or in a foreign language. You can make it a quest to find a house or car that’s red/rouge/ 主要翻译, and helping your kids count in another language.

4. And last, but certainly not least – what journey would be complete without Little Pim? Get a digital download, put it on your smartphone or tablet, and let your kids watch and learn as you weave through traffic. Alternatively, pop in the Spanish or French bop CD, and have yourselves a good old-fashioned road trip sing-along!

To celebrate our awards, we’re holding a special contest! In the comments below share one item you never leave behind when traveling with your children. One person will win any one DVD or Word & Phrase Cards deck of their choice!

The love that Julia Pimsleur Levine, the mom behind Little Pim, has for sharing languages with young children was passed down to her by her father, Dr. Paul Pimsleur. Dr. Pimsleur (of the Pimsleur language program for adults) was a French scholar and pioneer in the field of foreign language learning. Now Little Pim’s animated DVDs are sharing French, Spanish, German, Russian, and six other languages with young children around the world (our success stories are amazing), including celebrity moms like Angelina Jolie and Jessica Alba!

No wonder we have so much fun together; two companies based on a global tradition committed to children.

Ready for the winner? The winner of the $100 Hanna Anderrson gift certificate is…Ellen Kucera! Ellen please email adam@LittlePim.com. Thank you for all of your entries!

This contest has put us in the giveaway mood! We’re giving away a Little Pim Gift Set: this set includes three DVDs and a Little Pim Plush Panda ($59.95 value). Simply comment to enter.

Did You Know?

Young children who learn a language before the age of five tend to have superior reading, writing, analytical and social skills, as well as more extensive vocabularies.

You do not need to be bilingual to help your child learn a second language.

The most current scientific research has proven that babies, toddlers and preschoolers are uniquely equipped to learn one or more languages with ease.

To enter to win a Little Pim Gift Set in the language of your choice, just leave a comment below stating what language you’d like your child to learn. A winner will be notified via email.

What will you be dressing up as this year? We’d love to see what your little ones in their Halloween costumes.

For this week’s contest, either post a photo of your child in a Halloween costume (from this year or previous years) on our Facebook wall or email it to info@littlepim.com.

One person will win either Spanish Bop or French Bop! Both CDs feature three original songs by the popular children’s band, Milkshake.

Below are a few Spanish and French Halloween vocabulary words to get you in the spirit of the season!

Spanish

• una arana – spider
• aterrador – scary
• una bruja – witch
• una calabaza – pumpkin
• caramelos – candy

French

• un chat noir – black cat
• une chauve-souris – bat
• une citrouille – pumpkin
• une araignée – spider
• un balai – broom
• des bonbons – candy

*photo from coolhalloweencostumesforkids.net

What will you be dressing up as this year? We’d love to see what your little ones in their Halloween costumes.

For this week’s contest, either post a photo of your child in a Halloween costume (from this year or previous years) on our Facebook wall or email it to info@littlepim.com.

One person will win either Spanish Bop or French Bop! Both CDs feature three original songs by the popular children’s band, Milkshake.

Below are a few Spanish and French Halloween vocabulary words to get you in the spirit of the season!

Spanish

• una arana – spider
• aterrador – scary
• una bruja – witch
• una calabaza – pumpkin
• caramelos – candy

French

• un chat noir – black cat
• une chauve-souris – bat
• une citrouille – pumpkin
• une araignée – spider
• un balai – broom
• des bonbons – candy

*photo from coolhalloweencostumesforkids.net

Have you seen DVDs 4, 5, or 6? They are available in Spanish, French, and Chinese.

Contest: Win one DVD from Volume II in French, Spanish, or Chinese. Just leave a comment with which DVD you’d like to win and in what language!

Happy, Sad, & Silly

I Can Count!

In My Home

If the winner is a Facebook Fan and newsletter subscriber (subscribe by going to LittlePim.com), at the time their name is announced, they will also win a Little Pim plush panda!

Good luck!

Here’s how to enter this contest:

Translate one of the French vocabulary words below into English. Leave the word as a comment.

une chaise

une maison

un lit

une cuisine

une table

One winner will be chosen randomly. If the winner (that could be you!) is also a Little Pim newsletter subscriber, he or she will be sent a bonus prize! Subscribe to the newsletter by going to LittlePim.com and looking for the blue box on the right.

Bonne chance!

Babble.com blogger Elina Furman included Little Pim in a post entitled, “Best Products for Global Citizens“. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! According to CNN.com, 66% of the world is bilingual. Also, 14% of students consider themselves fluent in two languages.

In her post, Elina shared why Little Pim was one of her product picks:

“Of course, I want him to be cultured and worldly, but with my workload and his attitude about sleeping anywhere but his crib, I don’t see us taking that trek anytime soon. So in honor of helping our kids develop a global awareness and a love of travel while still staying close to home, here are the products I’ve come to love.”

Parents have many reasons for choosing Little Pim. In the comments section below, share why helping your child learn a second language is important to you. One person will win one DVD, one CD, or a pack of Word & Phrase cards!

If you share this link with your Facebook Friends by clicking on the button below, let us know by leaving a bonus “I shared” comment and increase your chances of winning! You can also send in a bonus comment by emailing info@littlepim.com.

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The durable bag has extra-long straps allowing it to hang on your stroller perfectly.

So how do you win? Leave a comment telling us one way you’d use your Little Pim Tote Bag. If you share this link with your Facebook Friends by clicking on the button below, let us know by leaving a bonus “I shared” comment and increase your chances of winning! You can also send in a bonus comment by emailing info@littlepim.com.

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Purchase a tote, tee, or onesie here: http://www.cafepress.ca/littlepim

Win a copy of either French Bop or Spanish Bop and a Little Pim Plush Panda! Just comment below with which one you’d like. For a bonus entry, leave a comment with the name of one track from either CD. Good luck!

Learn more here:

Little Pim Spanish Bop

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