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Madeline Books 玛德琳系列 in Chinese – Comparison of Different Versions

The Madeline books are beautifully illustrated with a captivating story about a little girl who lives in Paris. This classic story is just as enjoyable in Chinese as it is in English! Both of my children love the Madeline books!

Geode Kit: Crack Open and Learn About Rocks!

A geode kit is a fun way to learn learn about rocks! Kids will love to watch geodes crack open and explore the inside with great books about rocks!

National Geographic Insects – Bilingual Chinese and English Science Books for Kids

National Geographic Insects is a fantastic set of Chinese science books. Realistic illustrations and simple text make this series perfect for kids.

Taoshu Chinese Story Books and Narrated CDs for Children

Taoshu books are based on a popular Singaporean cartoon. The series has large font Chinese characters and nice audio narration - great for beginner readers!

When Should My Child Learn Hanyu Pinyin?

When should children learn Hanyu Pinyin? Overview of the pros and cons and why I am waiting to teach the Chinese phonetic system to my children.

Learning to Get Along Series by Cheri Meiners – Quick Book Review

长大我最棒儿童健康心理与完美人格 Learning to Get Along Series by Cheri J. Meiners is a set of 15 books. The series teaches children about manners and social skills. The illustrations are realistic and the simplified Chinese text is accompanied by pinyin.

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