
This topical guide will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse and other sources. Contact us via online form or by phone (1-877-275-3227) to request a resource listed below (or ask your local public librarian). Note that some videos may be viewed online, and journal titles will take you to the publisher’s homepage.
EIC Resources
- Pierwsze kroki we wczesnej interwencji: Proces wczesnej interwencji
- Karty informacyjne
- Program Wczesnej Interwencji stanu Illinois Przewodnik dla Rodzin
Elementy biblioteki EIC
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This Polish-English bilingual book for kids features clear illustrations, a translation on every page, and coloring characters. It encourages kids to learn polish and cultivate their interest in foreign languages.
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All Cats Speak Polish is a children’s picture book that explores diversity, personality, language, and community through a cute funny story that rhymes. It also teaches a handful of basic Polish words in a fun, quirky way. In addition to learning several words in another language, children are also encouraged to see that each cat is unique yet is a part of the same community.
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Dual language (English-Polish) storybook about a little mouse who keeps asking his mom if she loves him when he is naughty, cheeky and messy. And what will Mother Mouse reply to her precious baby son? Mother’s love is never-ending and magical. A super simple story that will help learners expand their vocabulary in two languages.
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Krasnoludek: a gnome tale is a children’s picture book about a typical day of a gnome at home in the forest. It is a „quiet” book about the magic and beauty of the woods, with delightful illustrations done in watercolor. Written in gentle rhythms, it’s a wonderful book for naptime or bedtime. Many caregivers are also interested in introducing new sounds to their little readers. This book introduces simple Polish words with phonetic pronunciations. The first introduced word is „krasnoludek” [kross-no-LOO-deck], which means gnome in Polish. Krasnoludek: a gnome tale is also a love letter to the woods and the winter season. This book would make a fun gift for both children and adults: Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Advent, Christmas, anyone who loves gnomes, the outdoors, the winter season, has Polish heritage, and for those learning the Polish language.
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Over 40 words, translated into 2 languages, large, simple and colorful images.
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You read. They learn. It’s that easy! This book is a heartwarming and fun story that includes 50 Polish words, encourages curiosity about the Polish language, and builds confidence and makes learning Polish a blast.
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This highly effective picture word book contains a thousand everyday Polish words in lively scenes.
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Bilingual-Polish book for children. Raise your kid to be bilingual. Another great picture book in the series of Bilingual Books For Children will teach your child about animals that live on the farm. What a great way to find about farm animals and learn to read in two languages. Suitable for children from 3 to 7 years old.
Web Resources
The newly revised When I’m Three Transition Guide is the workbook developed by parents and professionals in Illinois to provide information to families who are preparing for the transition out of early intervention services into services through their local school district.

