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.
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 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!