Sing and Learn Chinese is a great way to introduce Chinese to children. You will be amazed at how fast children will start singing and speaking in Chinese including Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Xiao xing xing) in Chinese. Sing ‘n Learn Chinese book and CD (Second edition) contains 22 favorite children’s songs in Chinese and illustrations that enhance learning Chinese. Popular tunes and Chinese lyrics will help you learn to say greetings, family, numbers, colors, body and animals. The songs are written in traditional Chinese characters, simplified Chinese characters, Romanized pinyin and English translation to make it easy for grown-ups to follow the songs. Pronunciation guide, glossary and parent activity guide are included to make the learning Chinese even more fun. Recorded at professional studio, any defective CD will be replaced by the publisher. Songs include: 1. How are You? (Ni Hao) 2. Ten Little Friends (Shi ge xiao peng you) 3. This is the Way We Wash Our Face (Wo men zhe yang lai xi lian) 4. When We Get Together (Dang wo men tong zai yi qi) 5. If You are Happy (Ru guo ni hen gao zing) 6. Working Bees (Mi feng gong zuo) 7. London Bridge (Lun Dun Da qiao) 8. Sing Songs & Dance (Chang ge tiao wu) 9. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Feet (Tou er, jian bang, xi he jiao) 10. Two Ears (Er duo liang ge) 11. Little Sister had a Little Lamb (Mei mei you zhi xiao mian yang) 12. Where is My Friend? (Zhao peng you) 13. Doll in the Garden (Hua yuan li de yang wa wa) 14. What Color? (Shen mo yan se) 15. Old Mr. Wong Had a Farm Field (Wang lao xian sheng you kuai di) 16. Five Little Ducks (Wu zhi xiao ya chu qu wan) 17. Two Tigers (Liang zhi lao hu) 18. Frog Song ( Qing Wa Ge) 19. Rain, Rain Go Away (Yu, Yu, bie xia yu) 20. There is Thunder (Da lei, da lei) 21. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (Xiao xing xing) 22. Good-bye (Zai jian)
Mandarin Chinese is one of the four major world languages in the 21st Century. Enter two outstanding language instruction titles for young children: Sing and Learn Chinese and Sing and Learn Korean. These are the only accurate, educational, fun, and authentic book/cassette language instruction programs for Chinese and Korean available for children today that capitalizes on the use of singing as a language instruction enhancement activity. (Children’s Bookwatch, The Midwest Book Review, Sept 1997 for the First Edition) This is perfect for group or independent learning, for children and adults. –Family/Culture, June 1997
About the Author
Trio Jen Jang has been working with children for many years. She has also led Kindermusic and understand how children learn music and languages very well. Selina Yoon is the founder of Asia for Kids and has been in language education field for over 10 years.
Grade Level: 2 – 3
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Master Communications; 3 Paper/CD edition (February 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1888194170
ISBN-13: 978-1888194173
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.2 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
