Introduces young readers to Chinese language vocabulary, with accompanying illustrations in a format that allows them to hide either the words or the pictures for practice drills.

Perfect for introducing very young children to the Mandarin language, this colourful board book features 12 words to learn - from 'sun' and 'shoes' to 'beach' and 'bed'. Each word is accompanied by an illustration and pronunciation guide that make the vocabulary easy to learn.

"Yi er san" takes children on an exciting journey in Mandarin Chinese. There are more than 25 traditional Chinese songs and nursery rhymes to learn and love, with key words labelled and illustrated on every page. the guide at the back of the book includes information about how the rhymes are used and translates useful phrases. with a CD that introduces the sounds and rhythms of the language, children will enjoy learning and speaking Chinese"--Back...

"Using the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, this bright and appealing board book introduces the youngest of readers to the names of animals in both English and Chinese, using Chinese characters alongside their pinyin (romanized spelling)."--Publisher's description.

One thousand Chinese words in simplified Chinese characters and pinyin accompanied by an illustration and as part of a larger central picture.