Publisher Description

Welcome to a Chinese learning adventure especially for kids! Boxed set contains: 64 flash cards (4" x 5.5", 4-color one side, 1-color the other) that get children talking about Family, numbers, Colors, My Day, Food, and more. These everyday words and sentences help children build their vocabulary in a natural, age-appropriate way. Each card shows in FRONT - Word in Chinese and Pinyin (Pinyin is a guide to correct pronunciation, for English-speakers); color illustration to encoursage word recognition; and, learning category; and in BACK - Word in Chinese, Pinyin, and English; b/w illustration; the word's radical information; the word's stroke order/how to write it correctly; two sample practice sentences in Chinese, pinyin, and English; and, learning category. Audio CD gives native pronunciation of the Chinese words and sample sentences for practice-plus, Chinese sing-along songs to help with learning.Color Wall Chart (24" x 36") keeps new vocabulary in sight for easy reference and review. Guide for Parents and Teachers (5.25 x 8", 32 pp, saddlestitched) tells how to use the cards for most effective learning.It also includes activities and games for building kids' vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills. Focused on the learning needs of preschoolers through age 12 (PreK-6), this kit offers an effective, fun introduction to Chinese.

Notes

With traditional characters, this includes 64 cards, a booklet, an audio CD and a wall chart.

Author Biography

The Tuttle Publishing Company was established in 1948 in Rutland, Vermont and Tokyo, Japan and is today regarded as a premier publisher and seller of books rooted in Asian culture, language and history.

Since its founding in 1948, Tuttle has published more than 6,000 books and today maintains an active backlist of around 2,000 titles.

Today, Tuttle publishes 150 new titles each year focusing on Asian languages, Asian food & cooking, gardening & flower arranging, crafts & origami, children's books, martial arts, Asian literature, games & graphic novels, Asian history & culture, health & fitness, self-help & Eastern religion, Asian art & collectibles, interior design & architecture, travel guides, maps, and business books.

Tuttle products are available in printed formats as well as popular eBook formats.

Long Description

Welcome to a Chinese learning adventure especially for kids! Boxed set contains: 64 flash cards (4" x 5.5", 4-color one side, 1-color the other) that get children talking about Family, numbers, Colors, My Day, Food, and more. These everyday words and sentences help children build their vocabulary in a natural, age-appropriate way. Each card shows in FRONT - Word in Chinese and Pinyin (Pinyin is a guide to correct pronunciation, for English-speakers); color illustration to encoursage word recognition; and, learning category; and in BACK - Word in Chinese, Pinyin, and English; b/w illustration; the word's radical information; the word's stroke order/how to write it correctly; two sample practice sentences in Chinese, pinyin, and English; and, learning category. Audio CD gives native pronunciation of the Chinese words and sample sentences for practice-plus, Chinese sing-along songs to help with learning.Color Wall Chart (24" x 36") keeps new vocabulary in sight for easy reference and review. Guide for Parents and Teachers (5.25 x 8", 32 pp, saddlestitched) tells how to use the cards for most effective learning.It also includes activities and games for building kids' vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills. Focused on the learning needs of preschoolers through age 12 (PreK-6), this kit offers an effective, fun introduction to Chinese.

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