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For tots, Spanish as a second language

In 'a smaller world,' parents want their children to be bilingual

Mike Beck reads a poem to children during Spanish story time at the Robbins Library. The monthly event draws about two dozen families. Mike Beck reads a poem to children during Spanish story time at the Robbins Library. The monthly event draws about two dozen families. (Boston Globe Photo / Patricia McDonnell)
February 21, 2008

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ARLINGTON - Outside, the threat of rain hangs in the air, casting a gloomy pallor on melting snow banks. But inside the Robbins Library, a dozen gleeful preschoolers are on a fanciful adventure, exploring a Caribbean isle that sparkles like a green jewel in the sea. (Full article: 690 words)

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