巧虎 (Qiaohu / Ciaohu) Review of Chinese Show and Workbooks for Kids
巧虎 (Qiaohu) is a popular Chinese show for children. The monthly subscription includes DVDs, workbooks, and toys that encourage Mandarin learning.
Sagebooks: The Books That Helped My Children Learn to Read Chinese
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.
Best Chinese Lunar New Year Books and Audiobooks for Kids!
Celebrate Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) with the best children's books and audiobooks for kids in Chinese and English!
Shapes Chinese Books 形状万花筒 in Simplified Chinese, Pinyin, and English
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
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
Beautiful and thought-provoking Chinese picture books in simplified Chinese with Pinyin support and English translations!
“Grace Said” Chinese Picture Books in Simplified and Traditional Chinese
A series of relatable and engaging stories about a girl named Grace 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)
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 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.
Books about Major Chinese Festivals (Simplified and Traditional Chinese)
Beautiful collection of 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
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: 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 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 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!
加油小米啦 Chinese Chapter Books for Kids
加油小米啦 (Jiāyóu! Xiǎo Mǐla / You Can Do It Little 米啦!) is a series of early chapter books with funny, relatable stories in simplified Chinese and Pinyin.
多多和他的超级妈妈 (DuoDuo & His Super Mom) + 多多和他的超级爸爸 (DuoDuo & His Super Dad)
多多和他的超级妈妈 (DuoDuo & His Super Mom) and 多多和他的超级爸爸 (DuoDuo & His Super Dad) are adorable and relatable books for children learning Chinese. Written by a Chinese author, each story explores common events that children experience with their parents and encourages family bonding.