Mandarin for Kids Set 1: First 10 Chinese Reader Books with Online Audio and Pinyin: Beginner Learning Library for Ages 3-8 by Language Together - Softcover

Germaine Choe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997124024 ISBN 13: 9780997124026

Publisher: Language Together, 2016

Synopsis

Winner of the Academics' Choice and Brain Child Awards
Mandarin for Kids Set 1 is a motivating set of first Chinese readers for children ages 3-8 who are beginning to learn Chinese. Developed with teachers, the Spot Color Immersion Method® combines simple sentences, picture cues, context, repetition and humor to help kids learn vocabulary. Children soon read each page by themselves until they proudly finish their first little book, then all 10, an achievement that builds confidence and motivates them to continue learning Chinese. Kids learn the proper pronunciation listening to the online audio narration by a native speaker. Set 1 features:

• 10 easy Chinese reader books, each 16 pages with a simple storyline
• One line of text per page in pinyin with Simplified Chinese characters
• English translation at the end
• Bilingual Chinese-English vocabulary chart on the inside cover
• Access to online audio using the web address/URL in the books (stream or download)

Each reader has a theme: Family, Animals, Clothing, Colors, Face/Body, Fruit, Numbers, Shapes, Snacks, Toys.

A perfect first series for beginning to learn Chinese for kids in preschool, kindergarten and early elementary. Toddlers and babies listen and look. Illustrated by Geisel Honor winner Nancy Meyers.

Why parents and teachers love Language Together®:

• CONFIDENCE-BUILDER FOR BEGINNERS. Chinese books for kids can be intimidating but beginners proudly say, "I finished these little stories on my own-in Chinese!"
• CONTEXT. Kids lose interest in children's books, workbooks and flash cards but learn naturally with a story.
• APPEALS TO DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES. Visual and auditory learners easily learn words reinforced by picture cues and audio.
• FLEXIBLE SUPPLEMENT. Used at home or for on-the-go learning. Complements any school or homeschool curriculum.

Also available: Traditional Edition (orange box)

About this title

Review:

"These books are perfect for young language learners. I will definitely use Set One in my classroom.”

—PAOLA MENDIZABAL, Elementary Spanish Teacher, Newport News Public Schools, Williamsburg, VA

"I love them! As a bilingual teacher, I am going to include Set One as part of my classroom library.”

—SARAH HENSLEY, Elementary Spanish Teacher, Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX

"I love the books. These are perfect for beginner readers. The audio is also a great independent center—LOVE IT!"

—JENN GIULIANO LAWING, K-4 Language Teacher, Charlestown, RI

"I will definitely use Set One in the classroom. I think these books are appealing to children and that all age groups would enjoy them.”

—AMY SCOTT, World Languages Teacher, Kirk Day School, St. Louis, Missouri

“Language Together has created a fantastic collection of Spanish immersion books for children.”

—ADRIANA MARÍA MARTÍNEZ AGUIRRA
Historiadora, Paleógrafa Castellano siglo XVI
New Vendor Paleógrafa Universidad de Connecticut-Stamford
Egresada, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia

“This modern series for learning new languages would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or a home instructional collection!”

—JULIANA BRINKLEY First Grade Teacher
The Learning Project Elementary School, Boston MA

“A great educational resource for beginners. I highly recommend these picture books for young Mandarin Chinese learners!”

—YUPING WANG
Chinese Teacher at Lexington Chinese School, Belmont, MA

“The books are great! The books are simple enough for younger students learning vocabulary only, but also sufficient for advanced students who are ready to learn sentences.”

—WEI ZHOU, Chinese Teacher, Riverbend School, Natick MA; Charles River School, Dover, MA

“The Spot Color Immersion Method™ is excellent. Intelligently designed and elegant in its simplicity, Set One is light, fun, immersive and effective.”

— spanishlanguagebites (Entropy Publishing)

“We got Set One and we are in love!  I'm shocked at how much my kids are picking up. My kids look forward to them every day!”

—Bambini Travel

“These fun books are excellent for emerging readers and provide wonderful support for learning language!”

—Spanish Playground

“These books are a wonderful educational resource and would be a great addition to the home or classroom!”

—Multicultural Kid Blogs

“This is really a clever way to learn a foreign language. As a homeschooling parent, I was surprised by the simplicity of the materials: just ten little books. But the simplicity makes it great for younger kids.

—Life with Moore Babies

"My 4 year old son has been amazing me with words he has picked up. I often find him quietly looking at books by himself, and he smiles from ear to ear when he can finish a page!“

—The Cheshire Cat's Looking Glass

"My daughter begged me to read all twenty books to her and when we finished, she wanted me to “read them again!” And later that evening she wanted to read them again!”

—Syncopated Mama

“This is a great program. The books are super cute and kid friendly and make a game out of learning. I completely recommend them for your little ones.”

—Bilinguazo

“I am excited to add these books to our homeschooling curriculum! These books are short and entertaining, and the easy language and repetition are great for early readers!”

—Tot Tot Goose

“Does your kid want to learn Chinese? Here is a great resource. It's attractive, well designed and makes a great gift!“

—By Catarina

"The audio is very engaging and kids can listen on any device. I like the natural progression of words to sentences and the charts and translations that go with the stories."

—Morah Sheli Village Homeschooling

About this edition

• Publisher: Language Together
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0997124024
• ISBN 13: 9780997124026
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 180
• Editor: Fei Rathbone-Han
• Illustrator: Nancy Meyers