The Word Wizard & The Lost Scrolls is a delightful bilingual English & Romanian children’s story book that follows a cute and clumsy wizard on a magical journey to learn new languages. When disaster strikes, a haphazard moment takes him to a zoo and he meets a cast of characters who help him on his journey. His first obstacle, they speak a language he doesnt quite understand! Join him as he overcomes the challenge by learning the names of animals in Romanian. This enchanting bilingual tale introduces readers to over 50 Romanian words and phrases, seamlessly woven into the English story to build confidence in language learning. Unlike traditional dual language parallel text books, this story integrates Romanian vocabulary naturally within the context, making storytime fun rather than feeling like homework! As children follow the wizard’s adventures, they’ll absorb new words effortlessly, thanks to carefully crafted repetition and easy-to-read vocabulary alongside the beautiful illustrations. Ideal for readers of all ages and abilities, this bilingual book includes a scannable QR code providing correct pronunciations—perfect for parents and educators who may not be fluent in Romanian. With its engaging storyline and educational value, this book makes learning Romanian an exciting and enjoyable experience. Perfect for teachers to use in school, as well as parents and home educators teaching their children Romanian. WHY THE WORD WIZARD LOVES LANGUAGES Young children have a natural ability to pick up languages more easily than adults, making early learning especially advantageous. Learning new languages offers children a range of cognitive, cultural and social benefits. It enhances brain function, improving problem-solving skills, creativity and memory. It doesnt stop there! Learning another language improves communication skills, making children better listeners and more confident speakers. In a world of 8 billion people, learning a language broadens perspectives, fostering empathy and appreciation for diversity. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Paul Loram and Violette Loram are a father and daughter duo from a bilingual family in London. Surrounded by French & English children’s books there were few that taught the basics through story telling. Inspired by the Story Powered Language Learning technique pioneered by author Mark Pallis and his Lingo Dingo character, they set out to create something equally fun and engaging and so was born The Word Wizard. Meeting the highly talented illustrator and all-round wonderful human being that is Beatrice Xompero brought the project to life! With several books in the series underway, we hope you enjoy reading this first book as much as we enjoyed putting it together. A FINAL NOTE Language resources are crucial for effective language development, making it essential for families to intentionally provide these tools to bilingual learners. Search term alert! bilingual Romanian English childrens books, bilingual Romanian English kids book, Cool kids speak Romanian, English Romanian kids books, kids Romanian books for 2nd graders, learn Romanian for kids, learning Romanian for children, learning Romanian for kids, Romanian English childrens books, Romanian story books for children, Romanian English picture book for kids, Romanian language introduction for toddlers, Romanian-English dual language book, Interactive Romanian, First Romanian words for toddlers, Romanian vocabulary builder for kids, Early learning Romanian books, Romanian phonics kids, Romanian reading for beginners, Romanian preschool learning book, Romanian storytime books, Romanian language activities for children, Romanian language practice for children, Bilingual bedtime stories Romanian English, Romanian immersion for kids, Fun Romanian learning for preschoolers, Romanian educational books for kids, a first Romanian book for young learners