Books published by Squid for Brains

Like most people, Gio likes a good pizza...but where can you go to get just what you want? This highly comprehensible book is specially written for children of all ages learning Spanish as a second or foreign language. It tells an unpredictable story 426 words long using just 31 unique non-cognate words, and providing very high levels of repetition on key "Super 7" words such as es, quiere, and va. A great addition to any classroom library since kids can truly read it all by themselves after very little Spanish instruction.

Kaleo's been living on a shoestring in Hawaii with his uncle since his parents failed to return from the Bermuda Triangle. But when the shoestring threatens to snap, Kaleo must use his unique talents and his knowledge of Hawaiian culture to team up with a foreign friend to try for the big prize in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Written in straightforward Chinese suitable for most 2nd year readers, Kaleo contains 375 unique characters and about 250 headwords, and touches on aspects of Chinese, American and traditional Hawaiian culture. Accessible Pinyin support allows for success in independent reading.

Between helping with the milking on his family's dairy farm and getting picked on at school, Josh's days in high school are full. He's making progress to catch the attention of Julia, the beautiful, exotic, and -- for ordinary, unremarkable Josh -- unreachable new girl at school. But then Christian, a hunky but inarticulate boy Josh's older brother asks to keep the school bully off Josh's case, asks Josh for with another girl problem. Josh soon finds out that his promise to help out comes with a price -- one he may not be willing to pay. A chapter book intended for new readers of Chinese with approximately 100+ hours of the language. 417 unique Chinese characters. Full Pinyin support and glossary.

Jamal the Panda is in a pickle...he's fresh out of soup, his favorite food. Luckily, he's got a lot of friends, and one somewhat questionable idea. Will Jamal manage to cook something up, or will he end up in hot water?The PandaRiffic(TM) series offers comprehensible, unpredictible stories for new readers of Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language. They are based on familiar tales with lots of unexpected plot twists and humor added. Jamal's culinary quest is completed with just 86 unique high-frequency words and phrases containing 96 unique Chinese characters.