{"product_id":"the-grey-cat-pomme-bilingual-9798233989469","title":"The Grey Cat: Bilingual European Portuguese-English Stories for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA warm, immersive way to learn European Portuguese through story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Grey Cat: Bilingual European Portuguese-English Stories for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in a unique 52-story reading system designed for children who want to learn Portuguese naturally through stories, not memorisation or drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in a gentle world of white houses with colourful doors, sunny kitchens, flower-filled gardens, Atlantic breezes, and small discoveries hidden inside everyday moments, each story follows Ana, her family, and a friendly grey cat as they settle into a new home and explore the neighbourhood around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe writing blends clear, simple language with authentic Portuguese storytelling traditions, creating stories that feel like real children's literature rather than language lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book begins a carefully structured progressive reading method designed to develop European Portuguese reading confidence through repetition, context, and emotional engagement. Each book contains four interconnected stories that gradually increase in difficulty. Vocabulary is carefully controlled and recycled throughout the series, allowing young readers to build a natural foundation in Portuguese, one story at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt this A1-A2 Foundations level: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresent tense is dominant\u003cbr\u003eSentences are short, clear, and easy to follow\u003cbr\u003eEveryday vocabulary is repeated and reinforced\u003cbr\u003eOnly a small number of new words are introduced in each story\u003cbr\u003eEnglish translation support is included for comprehension and confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than teaching Portuguese through grammar explanations or exercises, this method helps children absorb the language naturally through meaningful stories, familiar situations, and repeated exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for young beginners who want to discover European Portuguese through family life, friendship, food, nature, neighbourhood adventures, and the small wonders hidden inside everyday moments in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pomme Bilingual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798233989469\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pomme Bilingual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 70\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.15d","brand":"Pomme Bilingual","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084347744511,"sku":"9798233989469","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-grey-cat-pomme-bilingual-9798233989469","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}