★ WINNER OF THE 2020 PURPLE DRAGONFLY CHILDREN'S BOOK CULTURAL DIVERSITY AWARD ★"The author of several books for children on learning new languages, Santos helps introduce the concept of multilingualism in a kid-friendly way, with an engaging plot. A friendly approach to the pleasures of multilingualism." -- Kirkus review"This book should be on bookshelves in every multilingual home, to help empower kids and develop their ‘superpower’ of speaking in different languages." -- Shelley Admont, award-winning author, KidKiddos Books"A sweet and colorful picture book with a positive message about our multicultural, multilingual world that will appeal to all language-loving families." -- Adam Beck, author of "Maximize Your Child's Bilingual Ability"★ Awards ★:1st Place: Cultural Diversity (Purple Dragonfly Award, 2020)1st Place: Best Illustrations (Purple Dragonfly Award, 2020)Silver Medal in Children - Concept genre (Readers' Favorite Award, 2020)Golden Award (Mom's Choice Award, 2020)Smart Book Award (Academics' Choice, 2020)Brain Child Book Award (Tillywig Award, 2020)Honorable Mention: Picture Books 5 & Younger (Purple Dragonfly Award, 2020)Finalist: Children's Picture Book (American Fiction Awards, 2020)Little Polyglot Adventures Series (Vol. 1): Dylan's Birthday Present / Dylanpa santun punchaw suñay - Quechua (Chanka) Children's Picture BookThis is the Quechua (Chanka) version of this book. It is also available in several other languages, including in bilingual versions. Summary in English:Dylan is an American boy like many others. One thing makes him special, though: his parents come from other countries and speak to him in different languages. It's his birthday today and he receives a very unusual present, only to lose it shortly after. Together with his best friend Emma, a sweet bilingual girl born to South African parents, Dylan sets out to find his lost birthday present. During their search, the two friends learn about the value of friendship, of speaking different languages, and of appreciating one's own as well as others' cultural and linguistic background.While reading this book, children will learn new words in different languages and feel like little polyglots themselves!If you are looking for a children's book that will help your child see the value in speaking other languages, in being multicultural, and that will hopefully get them excited about learning languages, this book is a great choice.♥ If you enjoy this book, don't forget to check out its coloring book companion (sold separately).♥ Summary in Quechua (Runasimi) Chanka:Dylanqa Estados Unidos mayqin warmapas kanmanmi. Ichaqa, kayrayku payqa hukniraq taytamamanqa huk law suyukunamantam huk rikchaq simikunata rimapayanku. Kunanmi santun punchaw chaymi huk suñayta chaskirqa sumaq kaqta hinaspa chinkarachirqa. Emma kuyayllapaq allin masinwan kuska iskay simi yachaq warma, Sudáfrica suyu taytamamapa warman, Dylanqa santun punchaw chinkachisqan suñaytam tariyta atirqa. Maskasqankupim, kay iskay sunqu masikuna sunqu masipa chaninnintayacharqaku, achka simikuna rimasqanmanta hinaspa ñawpa yachaykawsaykuna waqaychayta, hukkunapatapas.