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20 Best Chinese New Year Books and Audiobooks for Kids!

20 Best Chinese New Year Books and Audiobooks for Kids!

By Betty
January 24, 2021

Celebrate Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) with the best children's books and audiobooks for kids in Chinese and English!
Eyes That Kiss In The Corners Book Celebrates  Asian Heritage

Eyes That Kiss In The Corners Book Celebrates Asian Heritage

By Betty
January 5, 2021

With beautiful, poetic words and illustrations, Eyes That Kiss In The Corners is a book that celebrates Asian families, features, and culture.
Sagebooks: The Books That Helped My Children Learn to Read Chinese

Sagebooks: The Books That Helped My Children Learn to Read Chinese

By Betty
November 17, 2020

Sagebooks is an excellent curriculum that uses spaced repetition and short stories to teach kids how to read 500 Chinese characters and basic sentences. Simplified and traditional Chinese versions are available.
25+ Delicious English and Chinese Picture Books About Food

25+ Delicious English and Chinese Picture Books About Food

By Betty
November 11, 2020

My children and I love to eat and read about food! Here are our favorite picture books about food in Chinese and English.
巧虎 (Qiaohu / Ciaohu) Review of Chinese Show and Workbooks for Kids

巧虎 (Qiaohu / Ciaohu) Review of Chinese Show and Workbooks for Kids

By Betty
April 1, 2020

巧虎 (Qiaohu) is a popular Chinese show for children. The subscription includes DVDs, workbooks, and toys that encourage Mandarin learning.
Shapes Chinese Books 形状万花筒 in Simplified Chinese, Pinyin, and English

Shapes Chinese Books 形状万花筒 in Simplified Chinese, Pinyin, and English

By Betty
December 28, 2019

Shapes Chinese Books 形状万花筒 is an excellent series of books for the budding reader. Large Chinese characters are on separate pages from the cute and clever illustrations that kids will love! Each story concludes with a positive message as well as full English translation and pinyin reference.
Multilingual Books for Kids: Meet the Creator of Madeleine Editions

Multilingual Books for Kids: Meet the Creator of Madeleine Editions

By Betty
May 29, 2019

Madeleine Editions is a multilingual, multimedia publisher that specializes in charming Tales in Music for children ages 3-7. Eva Lou, the creator, shares her passion for creating unique eBooks and behind-the-scenes production process.
Chinese Books with Pinyin and English from Candied Plums Publishing

Chinese Books with Pinyin and English from Candied Plums Publishing

By Betty
February 14, 2019

Beautiful and thought-provoking Chinese picture books in simplified Chinese with Pinyin support and English translations!
“Grace Said” Focus, Patience, Persistence Chinese Picture Books

“Grace Said” Focus, Patience, Persistence Chinese Picture Books

By Betty
January 20, 2019

Grace 说 is a series of relatable and engaging stories about a girl who learns about the importance of persistence, focus, and patience.
Chinese Christmas Book Review: 一个不能没有礼物的日子 (Book + CD)

Chinese Christmas Book Review: 一个不能没有礼物的日子 (Book + CD)

By Betty
December 3, 2018

一个不能没有礼物的日子 is a touching Chinese Christmas story about a bear family that finds joy in discovering gifts of familiar items. The book comes with a CD and has a wonderful message for children.
Chinese Library Series – Simplified Chinese Readers with Pinyin & English

Chinese Library Series – Simplified Chinese Readers with Pinyin & English

By Betty
November 28, 2018

Chinese Graded Readers of the Chinese Library Series is an excellent set of books for beginner Chinese learners. Pinyin & English translations accompany the simplified Chinese text.
中国记忆传统节日 12 Chinese Festival Books (Simplified and Traditional)

中国记忆传统节日 12 Chinese Festival Books (Simplified and Traditional)

By Betty
November 10, 2018

Beautiful Chinese Festivals Stories in simplified and traditional Chinese! These books give an authentic overview of Chinese holidays.
Odonata Chinese Readers (1200 Simplified Chinese Characters) – Book Review

Odonata Chinese Readers (1200 Simplified Chinese Characters) – Book Review

By Betty
November 9, 2018

My daughter enjoyed the 红蜻蜓学前阅读计划 Odonata Chinese Leveled Reading Series, a story-based curriculum that teaches 1200 Simplified Chinese characters. The series comes with workbooks, flashcards, and CDs which can be purchased separately.
Rhythm and Tones: Inventive Chants and Songs for Learning Chinese

Rhythm and Tones: Inventive Chants and Songs for Learning Chinese

By Betty
November 3, 2018

Rhythm and Tones: Chants and Songs for Learning Chinese is a fantastic book and CD for families starting the Mandarin Chinese learning journey!
满月 (Full Moon) – A Touching Story About a Young Chinese Adoptee

满月 (Full Moon) – A Touching Story About a Young Chinese Adoptee

By Betty
October 8, 2018

满月 is a moving story about a Chinese adoptee that meets her new parents when the moon is full around the time of Mid-Autumn Festival. This beautiful book will be meaningful to kids and parents.
四五快读 Review & How We Used Si Wu Kuai Du as Non-Native Chinese Speakers

四五快读 Review & How We Used Si Wu Kuai Du as Non-Native Chinese Speakers

By Betty
October 6, 2018

四五快读 is an excellent, low-cost curriculum that teaches 825 simplified Chinese characters through stories and exercises. My daughter was ready for Chinese bridge books after this series!
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Dr. Betty Choi CHALK Academy - 2

Hi! I’m Betty, a Chinese-American mom, believer, pediatrician, and writer.  I’m having fun learning Chinese with my children, and I love sharing multilingual resources and teaching tips!  I hope these ideas can help your family or school! Read More…

Korean Lunar New Year Books for Kids

8 Great Korean Lunar New Year Books for Kids

Where to buy Korean books for children in the United States? Check out these online Korean boostores

Where to Buy Korean Books for Kids in the United States

How to Make Chinese Firecrackers – Easy Craft for Lunar New Year (VIDEO)

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