Chinese for Kids: 10 First Reader Books with Online Audio, Pinyin, Simplified Characters (Beginning to Learn Mandarin) Set 1 by Language Together

Mandarin Chinese for Kids Set 1 is a beginner learning set of first Mandarin books for kids who are beginning to learn Chinese. Developed with teachers, the unique Spot Color Immersion Method combines picture cues, simple sentences, repetition, humor and context in just one line of text to help beginners learn basic concepts faster. With help from the online audio narration by a native speaker with fun sound effects, children jump in and proudly finish their first reader, then all 10, an accomplishment that builds confidence and motivates them to continue learning. Set 1 features:

• 10 easy Chinese readers for beginners, each 16 pages
• One line of text per page in Pinyin and Simplified Chinese characters with repetition
• English translation at the back
• Bilingual Chinese - English vocabulary chart on the inside cover
• Access to online audio using the web address/URL in the books (stream or download the Mp3)

The 10 beginner Chinese books for kids teach 10 themes with 100 first words: Family, Animals, Clothing, Colors, Face/Body, Fruit, Numbers, Shapes, Snacks, Toys.

A perfect beginning set for learning Chinese for kids in pre-k, preschool, kindergarten and early elementary grades. Toddlers and babies can listen and look. Beautifully illustrated by Geisel Honor winner Nancy Meyers.

Why parents and teachers love Language Together:

• AWARD-WINNING READERS. Mandarin books for kids can be intimidating and kids lose interest in children's workbooks, flash cards, practice books, and lessons with no context. Little stories make learning languages natural for children.
• DRAWS ON MULTIPLE LEARNING MODES. Picture cues and audio help children easily learn new words.
• TEACH CRITICAL LANGUAGE SKILLS. Complements any teaching program, course, school or homeschool curriculum for Chinese learning for kids.

Also: Traditional Chinese Edition (orange box)

Mandarin Chinese for Kids (Simplified) Set 1
This Chinese first reader series introduces foundational vocabulary and pre-reading skills to early beginners. Ten little books feature:

• 100 practical thematic words
• 50+ high-frequency words and expressions
• Fun phrases and cultural lingo
• English translations at the back
• Pinyin included

Developed with teachers and curriculum experts, our unique Spot Color Immersion Method® makes language learning fun and achievable for beginners. Step by step, these deceptively simple readers weave first words and phrases into short stories that make kids laugh and forget they are actually learning. Aided by visual cues, repetition and the online audio, kids can proudly finish each little book on their own, building confidence and motivation.

They'll love their language adventures with Claire, Teddy, Mighty Mike, Ernie and Rosie!

"I read these little stories on my own - in Chinese!"