Chineasy for Children: Learn 100 Words

The simple, super-smart way for children to learn their first 100 Chinese words.

A lively introduction for children to written Chinese, Chineasy for Children makes learning Chinese fun and simple. The book features playful illustrations by Noma Bar that relate each characters shape to its meaning, alongside games and activities to make learning interactive.

Introductory spreads explain how Chinese is written in pictogramscharacters form building blocks for other words and sentences. Subsequent spreads feature lively scenes that help children to recognize over 100 Chinese characters. The book is organized by themes such as numbers, family, animals, and food, each section covering vocabulary within that topic. Stories about the development of characters and customs provide the perfect introduction to Chinese culture, while games and activities allow children to put into practice what they have learned. The book also features a picture library of characters for avid linguists to memorize as well as guidance on Mandarin pronunciation. Illustrated in color throughout.

Author: ShaoLan Hsueh
Age range: 5 – 8 years
Grade level: Kindergarten – 3
Hardcover: 80 pages
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; 1 edition (July 10, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0500651213
ISBN-13: 9780500651216
Product dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 11.2 inches
Shipping weight: 1.2 pounds