My First Book of Mandarin: 800+ Words & Pictures

by Timothy Tsai

Overview

A brilliant, colorful way to learn your first words in Mandarin!

Introduce your child (or yourself!) to the incredible language of Mandarin! Featuring over 800 first words with bright, bold illustrations, My First Book of Mandarin provides each word in English, traditional and simplified Chinese characters, and a romanization that makes pronunciation a breeze. Readers will also find cultural tips, sample sentences, and simple hints on usage and word choice. An index in the back includes a complete list of all words in the book with handy page references. With a special emphasis on the culture and customs you'll find in China itself, My First Book of Mandarin is divided into sections including People, Personal Pronouns, Courtesy, Geography, Family, Transportation, Science, Sports, Holidays and Festivals, Meals, and more.

About the Series

The Little Library of Languages teaches beginners the basics of foreign languages through brightly colored illustrations and simple explanations of grammar, spelling, language systems, pronunciations, counting, and more. The perfect gift for families about to travel abroad or for kids who love learning about other people and places. 

Titles in the series include:

My First Book of French (Spring 2022)
My First Book of Japanese (Spring 2022)
My First Book of Mandarin (Fall 2022)
My First Book of Spanish ISpring 2023)
My First Book of Thai (Spring 2024)
My First Book of Korean (Fall 2024)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781638190462
Publisher:	Bushel & Peck Books
Publication date:	02/07/2023
Series:	Little Library of Languages , #3
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Timothy Tsai grew up in Provo, Utah. Born as a Chinese American and raised by immigrant parents, Tim learned English at school while learning Chinese at home. Tim was taught by his parents to diligently preserve his family’s Chinese heritage. He has also been fortunate enough to visit family back in China on several occasions to learn more about his ancestors and their traditions, values, and culture. 

Tim has always had a fascination with different languages. Having taken Spanish classes, French classes, Japanese classes, and even some Chinese classes, he has had plenty of experiences as a novice language learner and understands the time and effort it takes to master a language.

Tim currently resides in Orem, Utah, with his wife and is obtaining a master’s degree to become a marriage and family therapist. When he is not working or studying, he enjoys playing video games, playing basketball, reading books, watching anime, and spending quality time with his wife, family, and friends.

Table of Contents

The Chinese Language System

1 About Mandarin 8

2 How to Read Pinyin 10

3 Tones 14

Vocabulary

4 Greetings 22

5 Courtesy 24

6 People 26

7 Personal Pronouns 28

8 Water 30

9 Land 32

10 Face 34

11 Body 35

12 Clothing 36

13 Colors 38

14 Opposite? 40

15 My Family 42

16 Father's Side 44

17 Mother's Side 45

18 Directions 46

19 Space 48

20 Weather 50

21 Plants 52

22 Animals 54

23 Chinese Zodiac 58

24 Seasons 60

25 Months 62

26 Days of the Week 64

27 Time 66

28 Time of Day 68

29 Countries 70

30 Urban and Rural 72

31 Transportation 74

32 Travel 78

33 Shopping 80

34 Home 82

35 Bedroom 84

36 Bathroom 86

37 Kitchen 87

38 School 88

39 Classroom 90

40 Subjects 92

41 Health 94

42 Hobbies 96

43 Sports 98

44 Martial Arts 100

45 Festivals 102

46 American Holidays 106

47 Communication 108

48 Fairy Tales 110

49 Meals 112

50 Drink 114

51 Fruits 116

52 Vegetables 118

53 Meat, Dairy, and Eggs 120

54 Cooking 122

55 Cuisine 124

56 Numbers 126

57 Making Numbers 128

58 Bigger Numbers 130

59 Measure Words 132

Editorial Reviews

• Includes over 800 words and pictures!
• Divided into sections like kitchen, travel, animals, and more
• Emphasizes words and objects that are unique to Chinese culture

From the Publisher