"The 2010 Dora Annual" sold 75,000 copies! "Dora the Explorer" engages pre-schoolers in a play-along adventure, teaching children how to observe situations and solve problems as they explore Dora's world. Kids learn simple Spanish words and phrases along the way as well as math skills, music, and physical coordination. Educators believe that introducing a second language to a child before the age of 6 or 7 is an important factor in their ability to achieve fluency. For many pre-schoolers Dora is their first encounter with a foreign language and as such helps to make them aware of and curious about foreign languages. 2010 sees Dora celebrate her 10th anniversary, with increased promotional activity based around the theme of 'Explorer's Wanted', which encourages children to find adventures of their own with Dora's help. Meet Dora, Boots, Backpack, Map, Swiper and many more of her friends feature in this engaging annual. Full of stories, puzzles and simple Spanish phrases to learn, it's perfect for Dora fans and adventurous children everywhere!