Chineasy® for Children: Learn 100 Words - Hardcover

ShaoLan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500651213 ISBN 13: 9780500651216

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2018

Synopsis

'ShaoLan demystifies Chinese characters through attractive graphics and imaginative activities. A very engaging book for young learners of Chinese.' James Trapp, Primary Network Coordinator University College London, IOE, Confucius Institute for Schools

Chineasy® is the fun and easy way to learn how to read Chinese characters with pictures. The book opens with introductory spreads explaining how the Chinese language is made up of building blocks. Subsequent spreads feature lively scenes and illustrations that help children to recognize basic Chinese characters. The book is organized by themes, each of which covers key vocabulary such as numbers, family, animals and food. 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 eight practice pages for children to try out writing the Chinese characters. You ll be surprised how easy Chinese is when you learn it the Chineasy® way!

Table of Contents

What s Inside?: Reading Pictures; Common Characters; Building Words; Building New Characters My World: Body; Family; King and Queen; People; Opposites; Counting to Ten Animals: On the Farm; Pets; Pond Life; In the Wild Nature: Nature Walk; Weather; Sun and Moon; The Planets Let s Go to China: China; Noodle Bar; Dragon Boat Festival; Zodiac Animals; Chinese New Year Picture Dictionary Notes for Parents and Teachers

About this title

Review:

This is great fun, and not just for children --The Lady

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 --Parent Talk

A beautiful and fascinating introduction to a language most of us would think we couldn't crack --i news

About the Author:

ShaoLan is an entrepreneur, author, and a strong believer in lifelong learning. She is the bestselling author of Chineasy, Chineasy Everyday and Chineasy for Children and has also written bestselling books on software. She lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0500651213
• ISBN 13: 9780500651216
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80