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Mandarin Children's Materials

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Follow Me Learning Chinese Your search for the quickest and easiest way to learn Chinese is over! This is the premier Chinese video course, designed by native speakers for individuals and language schools. Follow Me Learning Chinese offers you a unique, comprehensive program on 8 videos and 2 textbooks. You will not find this variety, quality, and quantity of materials anywhere else. An excellent value on a complete Chinese language learning video. 8 VHS videos and 2 textbooks. Shipping weight 5 lbs. $345   More information for Follow Me Chinese...

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Follow Me Learning Chinese Your search for the quickest and easiest way to learn Chinese is over! This is the premier Chinese video course, designed by native speakers for individuals and language schools. Follow Me Learning Chinese offers you a unique, comprehensive program on 8 videos and 2 textbooks. You will not find this variety, quality, and quantity of materials anywhere else. An excellent value on a complete Chinese language learning video. 8 VHS videos and 2 textbooks. Shipping weight 5 lbs. $345   More information for Follow Me Chinese...

Muzzy in Gondoland! for Mandarin Chinese Children love the Muzzy series! Muzzy uses a natural approach with the lessons in the target language, so that the child learns easily and naturally. Parents report that their children want to watch it all the time, and teachers say that their students concentrate on learning with the series and quickly master phrases and sentence structure. Each course includes five videos or DVDs, an audio tape with songs, a student book, and a special bonus CD-ROM (for PC), and the course comes packaged in a sturdy case. Available for English (ESL), Italian, French, German, Irish Gaelic, and Spanish. Videocassette Edition $255   DVD Edition $289   More About Muzzy in Gondoland!...

Language Tree DVDs for Mandarin Chinese Language Tree is an educational publishing company devoted to teaching languages in a completely accessible and user-friendly manner through DVDs. Using advanced techniques and new media that tap into how children and adults are best able to acquire language, their tools enable learners of all ages to quickly and effortlessly gain spoken proficiency. Chinese for Kids, Mandarin Chinese Beginner Level 1 introduces Mandarin Chinese to children in a fun and easy-to-grasp manner. Brimming with colorful images, entertaining stories, and catchy sing-along songs, this video is sure to engage your child from start to finish. Billy and BenBoo: The Monsters and the Magic Wand, Level 2 teaches conversational Mandarin Chinese to children aged 3-8 using a video storybook format that captures your child's attention and imagination from start to finish. Narrated and subtitled in English, Level 1 is perfect for beginner students with no previous exposure to Mandarin Chinese, and includes a support booklet with phrase and vocabulary drills. Level 2 is designed for children with 6 months to 1 year of language study or continuous exposure to Mandarin Chinese in the household, and includes a support booklet with full script and vocabulary drills. Combined Package: Level 1 and Level 2 DVD $79   Language Tree DVDs...

Little Pim DVDs for Chinese Meet Little Pim, a charming animated panda who guides babies, toddlers and preschoolers on a fun-filled journey to learning a foreign language. Little Pim only speaks in the foreign language, while interacting with babies and young children enjoying everyday activities. We encourage you to watch Little Pim with your child and join the onscreen fun by calling out words and repeating the language together. Because Little Pim focuses on the first words typically acquired in a kid’s vocabulary, your family can reinforce the lessons by simply repeating the new language during your everyday routines. Studies show that exposing young children to a foreign language facilitates fluency later in life and could also enhance cognitive abilities. Created by Julia Pimsleur Levine, an award-winning filmmaker and mom, Little Pim is a groundbreaking kids’ language DVD series that offers hours of fun while providing the basic building blocks for learning a foreign language. This multi-disc series of 35-minute DVDs can be viewed in any order, with each DVD teaching 60 words of vocabulary. Special features include: 5-minute episodes to facilitate pausing for interaction; vocabulary review after each segment; optional English subtitles; parent guide with helpful viewing and learning tips. Comes in three DVDs: Eating and Drinking: follow Little Pim and pals as they wake up to a new day and go to sleep after a busy day; Wake Up Smiling: follow Little Pim and pals as they wake up to a new day and go to sleep after a busy day; Playtime: join Little Pim and pals in the wonders of play, from blocks to boats to tea time. Little Pim Gift Set (with Eating and Drinking, Wake Up Smiling, and Playtime) $75   Eating and Drinking $29   Wake Up Smiling $29   Playtime $29

Chinese For Children This handsome box set is the perfect way to begin teaching children Chinese. The three volumes (each with 20 lessons) take a practical approach to learning Chinese, framing lessons around topics that are familiar and of interest to children. Chinese for Children teaches pinyin pronunciation, 340 Chinese characters, and basic sentence patterns in a fun and active way. The box set includes three workbooks, three 60-minute cassettes, teacher's notes, two pencils, and an eraser. Great for the classroom and home. $59.95

Long is a Dragon - Chinese Writing for Children
A cleverly illustrated, visual approach to Chinese writing that takes the reader stroke by stroke from the pictographs of ancient times to the characters of today. Fun and artistic, it teaches about the origins of Chinese and how to recognize, write, and pronounce words and numbers. No prior knowledge of Chinese is necessary to appreciate the beauty, intricacy, and development of this writing system. Children ages 8 to 12 will use this book on their own. It is also appropriate for younger children (K-3) who are beginning to learn about written language.
$19.95  

Sing 'n Learn Chinese Sing 'n Learn Chinese helps your children learn Mandarin Chinese language through favorite songs sung in China and Taiwan for children of all ages. With 22 traditional and contemporary melodies, they will enjoy learning about greetings, family, animals, numbers, colors and more. Lyrics are written in both traditional and simplified characters and romanized pinyin, with English translation and activity guides included. Fun illustrations promote understanding and enhance learning. Comes with 32 page paperback book and audio cassette or CD. CD version $29.95   Cassette version $29.95   More about Sing 'n Learn...

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Children's Books

Tolkien in Foreign Language Editions Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. When J.R.R. Tolkien penned The Hobbit, which was published in 1937, he couldn't have known that he was beginning one of the most famous and beloved story cycles the world has ever known. Its initial popularity prompted his publisher to ask for a sequel and Tolkien started writing The Lord of the Rings, which turned out to be a huge opus requiring twelve years for completion - and history was in the making. By the time of Tolkien's death in 1973 The Lord of the Rings had a huge word-of-mouth cult following, with many popular editions, and was part of the cultural background for youth and adults of all ages. Peter Jackson's movie Ring cycle of the Tolkien series has made history again (and is in its own way an achievement in cinema much like Tolkien's in literature, but that is another story) - and has brought Tolkien's writings into a prominence that is perhaps at its peak. Happily, this means that the many foreign editions of Tolkien will probably remain in print for some time, and more may be brought to the fore. The Lord of the Rings in Chinese 3 volume set - paperback $99   More about Tolkien in Foreign Language Editions...

Harry Potter in Chinese Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. Now your children (and why not yourself as well?) can read the best-selling, fly-off-the-bookshelf Harry Potter series in the language of your choice! The beloved series that enchants kids and keeps adults spellbound is now available in 24 languages. Five titles are available: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Harry Potter is rumored to be habit-forming, so don't read one unless you're ready to read them all! Text in Simplified Chinese. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1 (paperback) $28.95   Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 2 (paperback) $28.95   Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 3 (paperback) $31.95   Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4 (paperback) $42.95   Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 5 (paperback) $53.95   Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 6 (paperback) - now available! $39.95   All Six Volumes $199   More about the Harry Potter series...

The Moon Maiden and Other Asian Folktales (In English)
Twelve folktales come alive in this brightly-illustrated book. These stories are sure to entertain adults and children, while teaching important moral lessons. Stories includes: Li Chi Slays the Serpent, The Peacock with the Fiery Tail, and ten more. Cloth cover. Shipping weight 1 lb.
$14.95  

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Picture Books

Wake Up, Your Majesty! (A Chinese Tale) by Hao Goang Tsair Pictures by Li Han Wen The story of a very young emperor who hated getting up early every single morning... $19.95

The Tale Of The Chinese Zodiac (A Chinese Tale) by Zhang Lingling Pictures by Li Han Wen Discover the origin of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac! $19.95

The Tiger Monster (A Chinese Tale) by Guan Guan Pictures by Li Han Wen A tiger pretends to be human so he can gobble up a little girl, but... $19.95

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Children's Audio

Teach Me Chinese for Children A Musical Journey Through the Day Give your children a jump-start on learning a foreign language by using the stories and familiar tunes from the Teach Me learning series as instructional tool! Children aged 2-12 can learn languages with ease and humor using this innovative book and audio set, which teaches numbers, the alphabet, days of the week, everyday phrases and more! The CDs feature familiar tunes sung by native children accompanied by professional musicians, and come with a delightfully illustrated 20-page book suitable for coloring which includes all song lyrics and translations. With 21 favorite songs including Are You Sleeping, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, The Wheels on the Car, Dinner is Delicious, Days of the Week, Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes, and many more! Book and CD $24.95   Teach Me and Teach Me More Package - Book and CD $45

Teach Me More Chinese for Children A Musical Journey Through the Year More songs, more learning, more fun! Teach Me More continues the learning adventure with more songs and an advanced vocabulary. The second level celebrates the seasons and introduces you to the beach, the zoo, a museum and celebrates the holidays and a birthday party. The More series includes a delightfully illustrated book with song lyrics and translations in English. For children ages 2 and up. With 20 favorite songs including You'll Sing a Song, Going to the Zoo, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Simon Says, Hello New Year, Haru-ga Kita, and many more! Book and CD $24.95   Teach Me and Teach Me More Package - Book and CD $45

Sing 'n Learn Chinese Sing 'n Learn Chinese helps your children learn Mandarin Chinese language through favorite songs sung in China and Taiwan for children of all ages. With 22 traditional and contemporary melodies, they will enjoy learning about greetings, family, animals, numbers, colors and more. Lyrics are written in both traditional and simplified characters and romanized pinyin, with English translation and activity guides included. Fun illustrations promote understanding and enhance learning. Comes with 32 page paperback book and audio cassette or CD. CD version $29.95   Cassette version $29.95   More about Sing 'n Learn...

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Children's Games and Dolls

Language Littles Speaking Doll for Chinese These soft-bodied, sixteen-inch plush dolls represent children from France, Italy, China, Japan, Israel, Germany, Russia and Spanish-speaking countries, and are expressly designed to represent many ethnic backgrounds, as opposed to the blonde, blue-eyed prototype so often seen on toy store shelves. What makes them unique is their ability to introduce foreign language to children from preschool through grade school. Unlike other speaking dolls, Language Littles have a human recorded voice. Simply press one of the dolls hands and she will recite a series of "kid friendly" phrases. Press the other hand and she will count, recite colors, and/or days of the week; press a heart on the doll's knee and she will respond by saying "I love you". Each doll offers a direct translation from English to her designated language with perfect inflection. They offer such instant rewards that kids will delight in showing off their 'fluency' in a new language, while keeping them gleefully occupied. Chinese - Ling $47.95   More information for Language Littles...

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