First Mandarin Sounds an awesome Chinese word book

Big News!

A debut children’s picture word book by Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett “Miss Panda” is now available worldwide!

There are two versions to choose from to fit your need.

Traditional Chinese. Pinyin, English edition  

Simplified Chinese. Pinyin. English edition    

Keep reading…there is also BONUS material.

First Mandarin Sounds an awesome Chinese word book by Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett Miss Panda | misspandachinese.com

The first step to early Mandarin Chinese literacy is learning the first words and sounds. 

“First Mandarin Sounds” provides children, parents, and educators with a fun introduction to each of the thirty-seven essential sounds of the Mandarin Chinese language. Using playful words and basic sounds. 

With vibrant illustrations, a “look & find” design, and complimentary audio support, “First Mandarin Sounds” helps readers connect the right Mandarin sounds with some of the most commonly-used Chinese words.  This is a tool for parents to guide children to learn how to pronounce Mandarin words in Pinyin spelling accurately.

You can order from Amazon by clicking here. Traditional version. Simplified version.

Does Pinyin, the romanized Chinese words sound like the English alphabet? Not really. This picture word book shows you what the essential Pinyin spellings sound like in Mandarin with meaningful Chinese words that are relevant to your child’s daily life.

This children’s picture book is written in Chinese characters, Pinyin and English. Both Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese versions are available.

To further support the learning,  There is bonus material of complimentary audio and playsheets for adult readers to guide children in learning the sounds and featured Chinese words in the book.

Read, play and learn! Let’s always keep learning fun.

First Mandarin Sounds an awesome Chinese book by Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett Miss Panda | misspandachinese.com


First Mandarin Sounds is a totally amazing beginner’s guide to pronunciation in Mandarin Chinese. It ticks all of my boxes for a great resource for my homeschooling, non-native speaking, learns as you go, Mandarin classes as Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, in her own unique way brings words and learning to life.  I think kids of all ages would be helped with their Mandarin Lessons from this book, and love it! The illustrations are engaging and fun! If you are adding one new resource for your beginning Mandarin journey, for any age, this is the one I would suggest!   –Jaye, goodreads

 

 

 

Miss Panda Chinese Joy of Learning for Everyone! 

 

 

Interview with Mia Wenjen on Multicultural Children’s Book Day

Interview with Miss Panda - Mia Wenjen PragmaticMom | Miss Panda Chinese

Multicultural Children’s Book Day is coming on January 25 in 2019. Miss Panda’s YouTube channel is featuring Mia Wenjen, founder of PragmaticMom and co-founder of Multicultural Children’s Book Day.  Mia shares the behind-the-scene story of Multicultural Children’s Book Day and her multicultural parenting story. Since we published this interview Mia has also added another title to her many achievements.  Her first books, How to Coach the Girls was published.  Her rhyming picture book, SUMO JOE, is scheduled

Read more

Chinese Culture for Kids Chinese Lunar New Year Paper Cutting Craft

Chinese New Year paper cutting craft | Miss Panda Chinese

Lunar New Year Papercutting Craft Chinese Lunar New Year paper cutting craft is a lot of fun for children.  This paper design art is originated from cutting patterns for Chinese embroidery and later developed into folk art.  The history of paper cutting began during the Hàn dynasty in China.  It was in the 4th century.  You may want to share some of the following cultural facts with your children when you introduce this Chinese New Year paper

Read more

Chinese Through Story Martin Luther King Jr. Day A Poem

Chinese Through Story MLK Day Chinese Poem | Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese Through Story Martin Luther King A Poem!  Before we start, think about this name.  Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?  What are the words associated with him?  Have you read any stories about Dr. King? You task after reading this short Chinese poem is to share one Chinese word to describe Dr. King.  You may want to read more stories in Chinese Through Story series. This poem is in Miss Panda Chinese Teaching Printable Library.  I

Read more

Activities for Kids’ Target Language Learning – Raising Bilingual Kids

Raising Bilingual Kids Activities | Miss Panda Chinese

Activities for Kids’ Target Language Learning One of the most commonly asked questions about teaching children a new language is how to encourage kids to speak the target language, Chinese on a day to day basis.  When busy parents focus on the output, that is to speak the Chinese language, it is very important to look at the Chinese language input that children receive daily.  One of the most popular resource articles is: 15 Chinese Cartoons for

Read more

The 5 Most Popular Posts of 2017 at Miss Panda Chinese

The 5 Most Popular Posts of 2017 | Miss Panda Chinese

It was a fun year here at Miss Panda Chinese.  Together, we have expanded Chinese language and culture teaching resources according to your needs at home or in the classroom.  You now have an extended list of Chinese learning apps for kids.  There are 15 Chinese cartoons that children can enjoy for learning and for leisure.  Reading Chinese stories and books is always an important routine so there are books for you to start with.  Last but

Read more

Chinese Through Story: Meet This Cute Young Foodie

Chinese Through Story Meet This Young Foodie | Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese Through Story: Meet This Young Foodie!  Using authentic materials to introduce new items  and new concepts to language learners is a great way to engage them.  It is a way to learn the Chinese language and the culture. In this story you will meet Xiǎo mán, a beloved 3-year-old Chinese girl whose meal time videos have made her an internet star. First, look at the picture.  Do you see a little boy?  Do you see a

Read more

Pictureta Bilingual World Maps and Décor for Bilingual Homes

pictureta chinese world map for kids white | Miss Panda Chinese Gift Guide

Disclosure: Bilingual World Maps -Miss Panda received a sample to evaluate. All opinions are my own. Creating a literacy-rich environment is important for a bilingual home and a world language classroom.  Pictureta makes it easy for you to decorate your home or your classroom with bilingual world maps and décor.   When you blend decorate & educate together you see a product line that is playful and vibrant.  Pictureta helps parents inspire children to learn about our

Read more

Using the Amazon Echo to Listen to Chinese Songs, Radio, and MORE! -Chinese Toolbox

Using Amazon Echo to Listen to Chinese songs and Chinese radio | Miss Panda Chinese

Chinese toolbox is featuring smart speaker, Amazon Echo!  Have you tried to ask Alexa to tell you how to say a word in Chinese yet? If you have an Amazon Echo you can try it now.  Ask: “Alexa,  How do you say Hello in Chinese?” We have tried Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and Russian so far.  Kids think it is a lot of fun! I also want to share with you how to use the Amazon Echo

Read more

Chinese Songs for Kids: Chinese Christmas Carols and Classic Pop Songs Flash Mop

Merry Christmas to All Our Friends Around the World! ~Miss Panda Chinese

Welcome the holiday season with Chinese Christmas Carols and Chinese classic pop songs performed by Chinese Flash Mob groups!  As children are counting down to the Christmas day you can add Chinese Christmas carols and Chinese songs to the daily routine.  Music and songs are fun and engaging tools for acquiring languages. From Taiwan to China, here are three outdoor celebration concerts that will take you to experience the joy of music.  You will hear Chinese Christmas

Read more

Teaching Resources: $100 Gift Card Giveaway

thank you giveaway gift card | Miss Panda Chinese

Thank you for your support to Miss Panda Chinese!  I have teamed up with a group of fantastic teachers to give away $100 TeachersPayTeachers gift card to one lucky teacher winner!  Share this Thank You gift card giveaway event with your teacher friends and teachers at your children’s school on Facebook and/or Instagram! Exploring quality teaching resources on Teachers Pay Teachers.  Sharing with your teacher friends about this gift card giveaway!  It is OPEN now till December 1 (Friday). 

Read more