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Max and Mei Meet the Dinosaur
By Martha Keswick & Mariko Jesse
$90
Max and Mei books feature simple stories
written in Chinese characters (traditional and
simplified) and pinyin suitable for children
age 2-7. Max and Mei are best friends and
together they enjoy many adventures. In
this delightful book the duo head to the zoo,
where Max hopes to see some dinosaurs.
Available from www.mandarinmatrix.com
猴子不跳舞 Monkeys Do Not Dance,
By Yuan Yuan and Aldy Aguirre
$80
When little monkey has his first day at
school he’s shocked to discover his
principal is a dragon. The dragon loves to
dance, but Little Monkey does not dance.
His new friends help him to find his place
in his new school. Traditional Chinese and
pinyin. Available from Bookazine
My First Book of Chinese Words:
An ABC Rhyming Book
By Faye Lynn Wu
$100
Aiming to familiarise children with the basic
sounds and written characters of Chinese,
this book introduces Chinese culture while
teaching words (in simplified and traditional
characters and pinyin) for everyday items in
a fun, rhyming fashion.
Available from Kelly & Walsh Ltd
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