- JoJo Learning 100 Best Chinese Children's Books By Age-2024 List
- Book selection criteria
- Book leveling criteria
JoJo’s team of immersion school educators, linguistic experts, parents and child testers read and reviewed over 5000 popular children’s picture books to find the best Chinese children's books for each age group, 0-2 years, 3-6 years, and 7+years.
We believe that children's time is precious and should not be wasted on mediocre books in any language but especially not in a language which they already have limited exposure to. That's why we did the homework so you can be assured that your child is reading the absolute best books when it comes to Chinese. Some of the 100 "books" in this list are book sets that include multiple books, making the total JoJo 2024 list 663 individual books!
In the United States, children have thrived by participating in the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten.
Book selection criteria
- Fun. Kids learn best from books that they truly enjoy.
- Global. Learning a second language is like gaining a second worldview. Diverse literature cultivates global citizens.
- Great Literature. Childhood is fleeting. Kids should be exposed to high-quality award-worthy literature from as young an age as possible.
In order to break down our favorite books and assign them to the appropriate age group, we used the following leveling criteria.
Book leveling criteria
- Cognitive & developmental readiness
- Book and page design
- Language use and complexity
Note that our age-based book leveling criteria prioritizes the child's cognitive and developmental readiness first, book and page design second, and language complexity third. This is in contrast to some existing book leveling standards currently used for both English and Chinese children’s books. Two of the major issues that critics have found with some existing leveling systems are:
- Quantitative algorithms for book difficulty levels can miscalculate language complexity: For example, length of words is a standard criteria for many leveling systems, but longer words and sentences are not inherently harder, especially for Chinese, when short idioms and choppy sentences can make comprehension more difficult.
- Children are constrained to "reading down" if assigned to a pure language-difficulty based reading level. Research suggests that children’s listening comprehension outpaces reading comprehension until the middle school years. It is especially important for young children to be read to as they gradually shift to independent reading. With the assistance of parents, teachers, E-books and AI book reading companions, being read aloud to in a foreign language is not only possible, but also really fun for young children! Do not limit your children’s potential or underestimate their learning super power. Children should read, read, read, and read topics that attract their inner curiosity.
We at JoJo Learning believe that children's intrinsic love of reading is powerful. We consider quantitative data, yet heavily rely on qualitative, experience and observation-driven criteria, with children’s interests as the primary focus. We consider language complexity, yet encourage developmentally stimulating "reading up" and being read to.
JoJo Learning 100 Best Chinese Children's Books by Age-2024
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0-2 Years:Fiction and Fun 故事类
By 前川一夫, Japan
Age 0-2
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The Sun Hahaha The simple, musical and repetitive text charms babies, toddlers and beginner Chinese learners.
The Sun Hahaha. The Tree hahaha. The birds hahaha...A magical book that puts a big smile on the face of every child who reads it.
太阳公公笑哈哈 (tài yáng gōng gōng xiào hā hā) 太阳公公笑哈哈,大树爷爷笑哈哈,小鸟笑哈哈...一本让每一个小宝宝咧嘴笑哈哈的神奇绘本。 简单日常文字反复重复,尤其适合小宝贝或初次接触中文者。
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By Yoko Sasaki,
Japan
Age 0-2
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Baby Bear (15-Book Set)
Professionally translated into Chinese from a wildly popular Japanese version, these adorable books tell lighthearted stories about Baby Bear & his animal friends. Very young children are naturally attracted to the everyday topics like potty training & taking turns at the playground. Simple words and phrases are repeated throughout each book, making them especially effective for language acquisition. A perfect first reader for any child learning Chinese vocabulary about daily routines.
小熊宝宝 (xiǎo xióng bǎo bǎo)
日本最受喜爱的专门写给宝贝的书:吃饭、睡觉、洗澡、上厕所、刷牙、穿衣、问好、交朋友。日常生活中宝宝说的第一句话反复重复, 非常适合中文初学者和小宝宝。中文版风靡中国。
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By Dick Bruna,
UK
Age 0-2
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Miffy (10-Book Set, Bilingual)
These bilingual stories about Miffy and her friends are gentle and warm. Through simple lessons, these books teach children to care for their families and friends, respect others, and find the beauty in everyday life.
米菲 (mǐ fēi)
小兔子米菲和她的朋友的10个小故事,简单温馨,通过日常小事,教给孩子向家人、朋友表达爱,教给孩子尊重他人,发现生活的美好与幸福。荷兰艺术大师迪克·布鲁纳用极简的形象,饱满的颜色和富有韵律的语言,创造了这部全世界孩子为之着迷的儿童绘本经典。
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By Didier Dufresne,
France
Age 0-2
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Apolline's Little World (14-Book Set) This adorable series from France chronicles the daily adventures of young Apolline and her doll, DouDou. With expressive illustrations and one line of text per page, this series, like Baby Bear, is a great way to introduce babies and very young children to key vocabulary in daily life. 阿波林的小世界 ( ā bō lín de xiǎo shì jiè ) 阿波林的小世界,纯粹天然的童真,自然烂漫的憨态......这套风靡法国的低幼童书深受小朋友的喜爱。阿波林的调皮、单纯、善良、鬼马行空和她看似简单的喃喃自语真实的反映出孩子单纯的思想和原始的可爱。 |
BY Liang Ying…
China Age 0-2
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Baby's First Words (10-Book Set) These 10 original Chinese books are a must-have for any Chinese speaking baby or preschooler! They will surely attract the attention of a little one who is just starting their Chinese learning journey! 0-3岁情商培养小绘本(0-3 suì qíng shāng péi yǎng xiǎo huì běn ) 这10本中文原创图书书是任何会说中文的婴儿或学龄前儿童的必备品。 画风纯美,中国文化感强,文字简单、日常、不断重复。这套书这给刚开始学习中文了解中国文化的小朋友的最好的礼物! |
By Eric Carle, United States Age 0-2 |
The Very Hungry Caterpillar In The Very Hungry Caterpillar, children will learn the days of the week, several different types of food, and will be introduced to the concept of life cycles. 好饿的毛毛虫(hǎo è de máo máo chóng) 美国绘本大师Eric Carle最金典的故事:小小的卵里钻出了一条又瘦又饿的毛毛虫,毛毛虫啃穿了苹果、梨子、李子、草莓、桔子、蛋糕……很多东西,才发现只有树叶才是最适合它的食物。最终,他由一条毛毛虫变成了一只美丽的蝴蝶。 在有趣的阅读中,孩子们将学习到日常关键词汇:周一到周日和几种不同类型的食物。孩子们也将接触到生命周期的概念。 |
By Satoshi Iriyama, Japan Age 0-2 |
Little Piyo Touch and Feel (5-Book Set) These Little Piyo books about a little round chick are some of the most popular children's books in China! These board books are sturdy, multi-sensory, and all-around adorable! 小鸡球球(xiǎo jī qiú qiú ) 《小鸡球球》以风靡日本的可爱小鸡球球为主角,引导孩子参与书中的游戏。将各种触摸材料与翻翻页、洞洞、按压发声器等相结合,设计孩子喜欢的藏猫猫、猜猜、翻翻、找找等游戏,让孩子在阅读和游戏过程中,发展触感,并提高手眼协调、语言表达等综合能力。 |
By Eric Hill, UK |
Where's Spot? Interactive Flip and Find (18-Book Set, Bilingual) Eric Hill's 小玻 (xiǎo bō) Spot books have been translated into 65 languages and have charmed young children from over 100 countries. Simple but engaging illustrations, bold colors, and smartly-designed interactive flaps take very young children on a journey of early literary discovery. The anticipation of what's under the flaps will keep youngsters guessing, smiling, and learning new words in both English and Chinese! 小玻系列翻翻书(xiǎo bō xì liè fān fān shū ) 英语世界低幼宝宝的互动绘本经典。小玻的故事完全来自于宝宝的日常生活,小玻的好奇就是宝宝的好奇,小玻的淘气就是宝宝的淘气,小玻的开心就是宝宝的开心。在妙趣横生的趣味阅读中了解日常词汇。 |
By Toshio Fukuda,
Japan
Age 0-2
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Who Is Behind Me (5-Book Set) Who Is Behind Me is an adorable beginner reader that will delight any little Chinese learner. With it's ask-and-answer format, this Japanese original series is even adored by the Japanese Princess and her son! 我的后面是谁呢(wǒ de hòu miàn shì shuí ne) 《我的后面是谁呢》把一个充满了活力的大自然带到孩子面前,将知识性与艺术性完美地融为一体:小河、大海、森林、原野、热带草原、小乌龟、绵羊……本书用最简单实用的句型,用一问一答的形式,让孩子们在互动的阅读中爱上书籍,爱上中文。 |
By Soku Cheelwon,
South Korea
Age 0-2
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Cars and Trains Go Go Go (2-Book Set) These 2 books are books are perfect for little vehicle lovers! Colors, patterns, sizes, shapes, cars, trains, and more, more, more! 火车多多多,汽车多多多(huǒ chē duō duō duō,qì chē duō duō duō) 从介绍现实中的各种颜色和花纹的汽车,自然过渡到各种大小和各种形状的汽车,再到由各种蔬菜联想到的“汽车”,夸张、幽默,富有童趣。是一本画风质朴可爱,透着萌萌的气息,用夸张的造型、强烈的反差,让孩子体验变化的乐趣,强化孩子对颜色、形状和大小体验与好玩的认知想象力绘本。 |
By 刘航宇, China Age 0-2 |
Really Really Want Strawberries This adorable Chinese original book tells the story of a courageous and perserverant snail who just wants to eat strawberries. 想好想吃草莓好(hǎo xiǎng hǎo xiǎng chī cǎo méi) 专门写给低幼孩子的,优秀的中国原创故事:好想好想吃草莓森林的东边有草莓啊!谁想吃草莓呢,小蜗牛想吃小蜗牛要出发啦!是谁超过了?小蜗牛是野猪是大灰狼是大熊是小老鼠,还有大蟒蛇和小飞鸟,大家都想吃草莓! |
0-2 Years:Non-fiction/Informational 纪实/科学类
By Masayuki Yabuuchi,
Japan
Age 0-2
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Animal Babies and Moms (7-Book Set) This simple Montessori-friendly series features beautiful realistic drawings and one to two lines of nonfiction text. It is a great beginner set for any Chinese learner, but especially an animal lover. These books would make perfect early readers for any child learning Chinese and interested in animals. 动物宝宝和妈妈(dòng wù bǎo bǎo hé mā mā) 精美、逼真的图片特别符合蒙特梭利教育理论。动物妈妈和宝宝们一起吃饭、玩耍、散步、睡觉......对于任何学习汉语和对动物感兴趣的孩子来说,这套书都是是完美的早期读物。 |
By Tatsuhide Matsuoka,
Japan
Age 0-2
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Hop The magic of this book lies in the fun that can be had while reading -- little babies can giggle, older babies can learn to jump high with small animals, and parents can share in their children's joy. 蹦(bèng) 这本书的奇妙之处,在于从最简单的文字阅读中获得的乐趣——小一点的宝宝会看着书咯咯笑,大一点的宝宝可以学着小动物蹦得高高的。 |
0-2 Years:Poems/Rhymes/Idioms 童谣/诗歌/成语类
BY 李紫蓉等
Taiwan Age 0-2 |
Baby's First Nursery Rhymes & Songs(3-Book Set with CD) Unlike most Chinese children's nursery rhymes, these books and songs rhyme in a rhythm recognizable to the ear of an English-speaker, while still sounding fluent and culturally-authentic to the Chinese ear. 早安晚安,小雨滴 ,牛来了(zǎo ān wǎn ān ,xiǎo yǔ dī ,niú lái le) 0-2岁是孩子学习说话以及自理能力的重要时期。借由好听、好唱的儿歌,满足孩子说说唱唱的欲望,增进孩子的语文敏感度、丰富孩子的字汇与语文的表达能力。
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By 金波 China Age 0-2 |
Bug, Bug, Bug Fly-Best Chinese Nursery Rhymes By one of the best-known children's authors in China, Jing Bo, this collection of China's best-known rhymes and riddles has been specially curated for babies and toddlers. 虫虫虫虫飞(chóng chóng chóng chóng fēi) “经典童谣分级读”系列之一,本书收录了中国经典传统儿歌。孩子可从中认识植物、动物,练习吐字发音,体会中文韵律的美感和中国民间风情。画风既有传统特色,又不失童趣。 Purchase Option |
3-6 Years:Fiction and Fun 故事类
By Hiroshi Ito, Japan Age 3-6 |
First, There Was An Apple The story starts with an apple, and as the number grows, so does the excitement! A great book to practice counting in Chinese. Good to know:This book does include an image of hunter with a gun. 首先有一个苹果(shǒu xiān yǒu yí gè píng guǒ) 作为最有趣的数数书之一,这篇绘本故事中不止于单纯的数量认识:三只鸟追两只虫子,总有一只鸟追不上;四个猎人打三只鸟,总有一个猎人打不到...故事的背后还隐藏着比较和加减的概念,每次翻页都会有新成员的加入,画面逐步丰富起来,直到“闹得一塌糊涂”为止。这是一本让孩子爱不释手的数数书。 |
By Kaoru Shodo& Taeko Oshima, Japan Age 3-6 |
My Home Is A Zoo Sang-tai's home is a zoo. Sang-tai is a little monkey, dad is a big lion, mom is a raccoon, grandfather is a giraffe, grandmother is a fox, goldfish brothers are whales and someone special is an owl. What's going on here? 我家是动物园(wǒ jiā shì dòng wù yuán) 祥太的家里是个动物园,祥太是小猴子,爸爸是大狮子,妈妈是浣熊,爷爷是长颈鹿,奶奶是狐狸,还有小白兔、鲸鱼和猫头鹰。这是怎么回事呢? 一本小书,充满了惊喜、快乐、幽默和联想。 |
By 岸田衿子, Japan Age 3-6 |
Big Hippo A young boy spends a day at the zoo with his pet turtle, the Big Hippo, and the Baby Hippo. This book is an adorable celebration of a child's reverence for zoo animals as well as an introduction to subtle features of Japanese culture. 大河马(dà hé mǎ) 那么简约,那么生活化,却又那么温馨,那么吸引小读者。这又是一本让小朋友爱不释手的绘本。小男孩牵着小乌龟来到动物园,水鸟,长颈鹿,犀牛还有小鸟们都起床了,只有池塘里的大河马在呼呼睡着懒觉。咦,还有一个河马宝宝呢! |
By 曾阳晴, Taiwan Age 3-6 |
Momma, Let’s Buy Green Peas! A timeless classic which conveys the special bond between mother, child, and food. Po and his mother go to market to buy mung beans, and the same beautiful story millions of Chinese and Taiwanese adults remember from their youth begins to unfold--soup, popsicle, bean sprout, repeat! 妈妈买绿豆(mā mā mǎi lǜ dòu) 获得多次大奖的中文原创经典。阿宝和妈妈上街买绿豆,一连串奇妙的情节就此展开……阿宝专注于绿豆,从买绿豆、煮绿豆汤、吃绿豆,再到种绿豆、期待看到绿豆抽芽。整个故事十分生活化和趣味化,母子深厚的亲情和传统的文化生活轻轻地震撼着每个人心灵。 |
By Koshiro Hata , Japan Age 3-6 |
One Day in Summer A love letter to summer! The moment you open this book, you will smell the air, hear the bugs, and feel the mud between your toes as you are temporarily transported to Japan to join a little boy on an epic quest to catch a beetle. 夏日的一天(xià rì de yì tiān) 日常生活的一天,弟弟一个人出去,一定要捉到一只大锹甲!翻开书的瞬间,孩子会闻到夏天的气息、听到夏天的声音、触摸到夏天的温度。文字简短浅显,故事唯美生动。 |
By 鲁兵、陈秋草, China Age 3-6
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Tadpoles Look For Mommy A Chinese original story told in simple poetic and rhyming language. In a small pond with long grass, a mother frog gives birth to a baby. The baby grows up with a big head and pointed tail and becomes a small tadpole. Can you catch him? 小蝌蚪找妈妈(xiǎo kē dǒu zhǎo mā mā) 无数绘本对这个传统故事进行了各种阐述,然而鲁兵、陈秋草的版本这个版本不但文字尤其优美,而且押韵的节律尤其适合小朋友。小池塘,长水草。草丛里,青蛙妈妈生了小宝宝。小宝宝,长大了,大脑袋,尖尾巴,变成了小蝌蚪,你追我赶快游呀! Purchase Option |
By 邓正祺, China Age 3-6
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Fireworks Another fun Chinese original! Two friends disagree about where and how to shoot the fireworks they just bought and a lesson about kindness and generosity unfolds. 烟花(yān huā) 中国原创绘本中的精品:两个朋友买了烟花,想要独自欣赏。流畅的故事,不同寻常的结果。 |
By Benji Davies, United Kingdom Age 3-6
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Bizzy Bear (4-Book Set ,Bilingual) With interesting stories and sturdy tabs, flaps, and pulls for interacting, these books are great way to introduce little "grabbers" to Chinese (and English). Push, pull, turn, and slide--your child will want to read these books over and over again. 小熊很忙(xiǎo xióng hěn máng) 中英双语押韵故事,让小朋友从“玩”中去探索世界,体验身边不同的生活和职业。 |
By Fumiko Takeshita, Japan Age 3-6 |
Car Doodle Series (10-Book Set) These Car Doodle books are our absolute favorite for vehicle lovers. This 10-book collection covers 600 kinds of vehicles. Each book focuses on one vehicle but introduces dozens of others. In this series, kids will also learn about 15 occupations! 汽车嘟嘟嘟系列 (qì chē dū dū dū xì liè) 最受孩子喜欢的一套关于交通工具的书。10本书600种车辆大集合,每册主要围绕一种交通工具,涉及几十种车。10本书15种工作全体验,让孩子了解至少15种职业的工作内容。是汽车迷的必读绘本。 |
By 翁艺珊, China Age 3-6 |
The Very Busy Chinese New Year Eve On New Year's Eve, the whole family is very busy, busy cooking dinner, cleaning, buying New Year supplies, and hanging Spring Festival couplets... 好忙的除夕(hǎo máng de chú xī) 关于中国新年的最美绘本之一:除夕这天,全家人好忙好忙,忙着煮年夜饭、大扫除、买年货、贴春联……大人忙进忙出,我和弟弟也忙着玩了一整天! 代代相传的除夕日常,在大人忙碌准备、孩子热情参与中,凝聚了一家人温暖团圆、有情有味过年的深厚情感和对传统节日的传承与热爱。 |
By 赖马,
China Age 3-6 |
The Tale of the 12 Zodiac Animals The traditional story of the Twelve Chinese Zodiac animals told with modern flare. The story uses a "river crossing race" to vividly and humorously depict the selection process of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. 十二生肖的故事(shí èr shēng xiāo de gù shì) 本书在传统故事的基础上融入了富有现代气息的细节,设计了“渡河比赛”的故事主线,生动幽默地描绘了选拔出十二生肖的过程。全书也为十二生肖各自的突出特点做出了合乎想象又乐趣十足的解读,比如:为什么老鼠怕猫?为什么蛇没有脚?为什么猴子是红屁股? |
By 熊亮, China Age 3-6 |
Little Nian Monster Have you heard the legend of Nian? Once upon a time, on a high mountain, there lived a lonely monster called Nian. Every winter, when it's cold, he gets very angry and rushes down the mountain to catch lonely people and swallow them... Help! 小年兽(xiǎo nián shòu) 你听过“年”的传说吗?很久很久以前,在一座高高的山上,住着一个孤独的怪兽,叫“年”。他有四只眼睛,一张大嘴,还挺着个大肚子。每到冬天*冷的时候,他就会特别生气,从山上冲下来,抓住那些孤独的人,把他们吞掉……救命啊! 怎样才能从“年”的手中逃脱呢?除旧迎新的习俗又有哪些呢?让这本充满年味的书来告诉你“小年兽”的故事吧!著名艺术家和童书作家熊亮的经典绘本。 |
By Yoshio Nakae& Noriko Ueno , Japan Age 3-6
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Little Brother Mouse Series Books1-12 (12-Book Set) These Japanese classics for children have been brilliantly translated for young Chinese learners to enjoy! Little Brother Mouse is clever, kind, and cute. A single line per page and repetitive text make this series a favorite for kids just learning to read independently. 可爱的鼠小弟1-12 (kě ài de shǔ xiǎo dì) 简单得不得了的故事,会让孩子看一遍又一篇。日常用语反复重复,语言生动,趣味横生。这套书是各个博客及教育专家鼎立推荐的童书。 鼠小弟这只小小的老鼠是孩子的挚爱。 |
By Chiharu Sakazaki, Japan Age 3-6 |
Little Penguin Seek and Find (2-Book Set) The five Penguin brothers wear scarves of different colors and go to the amusement park and department store together. Each is looking for what they want. Can you find them? 小企鹅观察力培养 (xiǎo qǐ é guān chá lì péi yǎng) 妙趣横生的“找找看”绘本:企鹅五兄弟系着不同颜色的围巾,一起去游乐园玩。企鹅大哥、二哥和三哥依次发现了他们想要玩的游乐项目。快来一边读一边找吧! |
By Mo Willems, United States Age 3-6 |
Mo Willems Elephant & Piggie (17-Book Set) Mo Willems' creative genius translated into Simplified Chinese! 开心小猪和大象哥哥(kāi xīn xiǎo zhū hé dà xiàng gē ge) 美国最畅销作家Mo Willems的成名之作:大象哥哥总是紧张兮兮,开心小猪总是笑嘻嘻;大象哥哥总是东操心、西操心,所以开心小猪什么都不担心。大大的字体,简单的对话,幽默的故事。在学习中文表达的同时,孩子们会在阅读中哈哈大笑! |
By Mo Willems, United States Age 3-6 |
Willems Pigeon Series (6-Book Set) The Pigeon is sooo funny...mostly because his logic is perfectly childlike! In this series, Willems brilliantly reverses roles and implores the young reader to help convince "The Pigeon" to do the right thing and a hilarious dialogue unfolds. 淘气小鸽子 (táo qì xiǎo gē zi) 美国最畅销作家Mo Willems的成名之作:小鸽子实在太逗啦!撒泼耍赖卖萌,这不就是孩子每天都在做的事嘛!大大的字体,简单的对话,幽默的故事。在学习中文表达的同时,孩子们会在阅读中哈哈大笑! |
By David Shannon, USA Age 3-6 |
No, David!(3-Book Set) Filled with the phrases most parents and teachers find themselves saying to their kids everyday! Even though it seems like adults are always yelling at David, we are reassured at the end of each book that David knows he is loved. 大卫不可以 (dà wèi bù kě yǐ) 最畅销童书之一。这本书的伟大之处在于,它就是每个调皮捣蛋的孩子的化生。它同时告诉孩子:无论你有多魔鬼,无论你有多调皮,无论妈妈有多生气——妈妈,永远爱你! |
By 吴承恩,
China
Age 3-6 |
Monkey King Beginner's (10-Book Set) The Journey to the West (aka Monkey King) stories have been told a thousand times over and there are probably a hundred versions for children in print today. After reviewing the top few, we selected this 10-book set with Pinyin as the best in class for younger children and this 32-book set for older kids. 西游记幼儿美绘本 (xī yóu jì yòu ér měi huì běn) 《西游记》是中国神魔小说的巅峰之作,它想象离奇,趣味横生,已成为数代人记忆中不朽的经典。本版本《西游记》专为儿童读者改编。是最精美和适合小朋友读者的《西游记》绘本之选。 |
By Satoshi Iriyama,
Japan
Age 3-6 |
Panda Gymnastics Read and Do (3-Book Set) Come on, let's stretch together! These books will soon become some of your favorites whether at home or in a preschool or Kindergarten classroom! Children 3 to 6 years old, will love to read aloud, imitate, and exercise together! 熊猫体操 (xióng māo tǐ cāo) 3至6岁的儿童,喜欢大声朗读、模仿和一起锻炼!来吧,和孩子们一起一边读书一边做运动!无论是在家里,还是在幼儿园或幼儿园的教室里,这些书都是大人和孩子们的最爱! |
By Happy Ladybug Publishing Company, United Kingdom Age 3-6
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Peppa Pig I (10-Book Set ,Bilingual) These 10 Peppa Pig Books are perfect for young Peppa Pig fans who are learning Mandarin Chinese. Combine with the popular Peppa Pig TV series on YouTube for an at-home multimedia scaffolded reading experience. 小猪佩奇 (xiǎo zhū pèi qí) 这10本Peppa Pig书籍非常适合学习普通话的小朋友Peppa Pig粉丝。结合YouTube上流行的Peppa Pig电视剧,在家里体验多媒体搭建的阅读体验! |
By Kazuo Iwamura, Japan Age 3-6 |
The 7 Forest Mice (4-Book Set) The simplicity of life, the warmth of a big family, the abundance of love, and the visual feast of mother nature portrayed in these exquisite, detailed illustrations invite young readers to spend hours pouring over the pages of Iwamura's works. 七只老鼠 (qī zhī lǎo shǔ) Kazuo Iwamura的作品以简洁的生活、温馨的大家庭、丰富的爱和大自然母亲的视觉盛宴,吸引着小读者一遍又一遍地阅读。 |
By Margaret Mahy& Steven Kellogg, USA Age 3-6 |
Steven Kellog (6-Book Set) Kellog's round, colorful illustrations burst with expression. Kids can't resist turning the pages of these uber-imaginative stories. 纸上幻想电影系列(zhǐ shàng huàn xiǎng diàn yǐng xì liè) 美国幻想故事大师史蒂文·凯洛格的代表作品。狂野的幻想,爆笑的情节,好玩的故事。没有一个孩子不喜欢这样的故事。美国幻想故事大师史蒂文·凯洛格的图画书,是想象力的过山车、蹦极和迪斯科。 |
By 工藤纪子, Japan Age 3-6
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The Wild Cat Crew (5 Book Set) Hilariously imaginative and chock full of incidental vocabulary in the illustrations (ex. store names, food labels, price tags, etc), these books are fantastic! These 8 cats are always getting into trouble. At the end of each book, however, after a gentle reminder from the dog, we find them putting things back in order. 野猫军团系列 (yě māo jun tuán xì liè) 这里有面包房、火车站、飞机场、寿司店、冰淇淋工厂……跟着调皮捣蛋的野猫军团,一起来场紧张又刺激的潜入大作战吧! 这套书里有生动细致的画面细节、滑稽的人物形象和表情动作,以及生活化的故事与场景……让孩子读起来既亲切熟悉又新奇有趣。 |
By Yumiko Yukino, Yoshi Ueno and Shigeki Suezaki, Japan Age 3-6 |
Three Mischief Makers(20-Book Set) This series, written over 22 years by three well-known Japanese writers, is now one of the most popular series in China. The three mischief makers go on all sorts of adventures and learn things along the way. This series is similar to the Magic Treehouse series in the west, but with full color illustrations on every page. 三个淘气包 (sān gè táo qì bāo) 《三个淘气包》由日本的三名知名作家历时22年创作。他们从1990年开始创作第一个故事《三个淘气包:捉迷藏》直到今天,共创作了二十几个故事。 主要人物两个男孩一个女孩,塑造了自信漂亮聪明友爱的亚洲儿童形象。 |
By Todd Parr, United States Age 3-6 |
Todd Parr Courage & Strength (8-Book Set,Bilingual) In simple, short and poetic sentences, this bilingual book set talks about peace, love, feelings, conservation, diversity, inclusion, self-esteem and responsibility. 淘第有个大世界(táo dì yǒu gè dà shì jiè) 这套书以简单、简短和诗意的句子,讲述了和平、爱、感情、保护、多样性、包容、自尊和责任。 它是一本罕见的儿童文学瑰宝,触及了包括特殊需要儿童(盲人儿童、轮椅儿童……)在内的重要话题。带你的小读者们去探索一个美丽的,充满爱的大世界。 |
By Noritake Suzuki, Japan Age 3-6 |
My Magic Toilet, Bathtub & Blanket(3-Book Set) Some of the most fun children's books you'll ever read! Enter the world of a child's imagination and the possibilities are endless--a toilet rollercoaster, a bathtub boardroom, and a donut blanket are just a few of the hundreds of novel inventions you'll come across. From a vocabulary learning perspective, we love that each book contains at least one Richard Scarry-esque image spread, so kids have an image to associate with, for example, a trampoline toilet! 我的神奇马桶(wǒ de shén qí mǎ tǒng) 让孩子脑洞大开、想象力爆发的创意三部曲。日常生活中再熟悉不过的马桶、浴缸、被子,经由奇思妙想,立刻变化万千,趣味十足!意想不到的冒险故事,动画般的视觉效果;精彩故事之外,还有“找找看”互动阅读设计! |
By Anna Dewdney, United States Age 3-6
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Llama Llama(8-Book Set, Bilingual) Each story, written in rhyming English verse and translated to rhyme in Chinese where possible, portrays little "Llama Llama's" big emotions as he faces the daily struggles of a preschooler. 羊驼拉玛 (yáng tuó lā mǎ) 已经被数百万美国孩子喜爱,中英文对照的全套书籍,完美的儿童启蒙读物。 这套丛书不仅是一套优秀的儿童绘本,更是儿童成长烦恼的治本指南,触动了儿童真实的内心世界,深受广大家长和儿童的推崇。 |
By Ludwig Bemelmans, France Age 3-6 |
Madeline (4-Book Set) Most American kids are already familiar with the English versions of these classic award-winning stories, making them a great choice for a scaffolded reading experience. 马德琳 (mǎ dé lín) 这套凯迪克大奖获奖作品,主角是一个讨人喜欢的小主人公、无处不在的令人忍俊不禁的幽默感和展现巴黎风情的精彩细腻的绘画,当之无愧地成为了全世界小朋友喜欢的作品之一,并经久不衰,让一代代的小读者为之着迷,被誉为“真正的经典”。 |
By Christian Jolibois,
France
Age 3-6 |
Les P'tites Poules (15-Book Set, with Pinyin) This French series has been beautifully translated into Chinese and is so popular in China that its main character, 卡梅拉 (kǎ méi lā), has become a household name there. Loved by readers for its fresh style and interesting stories, this set will motivate a child who is a fluent reader of "leveled readers" to take their reading to the next level with the assistance of Pinyin. 不一样的卡梅拉 (bù yī yàng dí qiǎ méi lā) “生活中肯定还有比睡觉更好玩的事情!”卡梅拉家族特立独行的小鸡们一直都抱有这样的信念,完成了一次次充满神奇意味的冒险。 超级畅销书。其清新的风格和有趣的故事令读者们十分喜爱。汉语拼英激励孩子独立阅读。 |
By 廖树清, China Age 3-6
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Grace Says (3-Book Set) If you are trying to cultivate a "growth mindset" in your young Chinese learner, this set is a great place to start! Introduce the vocabulary of "focus", "patience", and "persistence" to your child in Chinese and watch her put it to work! 说专心,说耐心,说恒心(shuō zhuān xīn ,shuō nài xīn ,shuō héng xīn ) 如果你想培养小中文学习者的“成长型思维”,这一套书是一个很好的开始! 学习“专心”、“耐心”和“恒心”等词汇,并看看Grace是如何在生活中运用这些优秀特质的! 美籍华人廖树清的插图简单而惹人喜爱。 以黑白为主,插图通过在对故事特别重要的物品或衣服上策略性地点缀三种原色(红、黄、蓝)而生动起来。 |
By Max Velthuijs, Netherlands Age 3-6 |
Frog (26-Book Set) Traslated into 50 languages, this award-winning Dutch series is loved by parents and teachers all over the world because of the way that author Max Vehthuijs has made difficult subjects and feelings understandable for young children. 青蛙弗洛格(qīng wā fú luò gé) 《青蛙弗洛格》系列绘本是Max Velthuijs 留给世界的杰作,被誉为“简单笔画世界的杰作”. 要想用世界上最好的儿童文学作品来激发孩子学习汉语的热情,这套书是非常好的选择。 |
By Katharine Holabird & Helen Craig United Kingdom Age 3-6 |
Angelina Ballerina(12-Book Set) Originally published in 1983 and republished in 2008, the Angelina Ballerina series has become a favorite of children around the globe. Detailed cross-hatch illustrations will capture the attention of parents and children alike! 安吉莉娜(ān jí lì nà) 1983年首次出版,2008年重新出版的《安吉丽娜》系列是全世界孩子们的最爱。 故事内容乐观、坚强、积极向上,对于孩子的成长和情商培养有很好的帮助。画风美轮美奂,充满想象力,非常适合亲子阅读。 |
By Wakiko Sato, Japan Age 3-6
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Washing Crazy Ma This truly memorable and slightly outrageous story is a great way to introduce kids to Japanese culture via a folktale about thunderstorms and belly buttons! 洗个不停的妈妈(xǐ gè bú tíng de ma mā) 《洗个不停的妈妈》是世界优秀畅销绘本系列之一。妈妈喜欢洗衣服,什么都要找出来洗。最后把专门吃小孩子肚脐眼的雷神小子们也抓过来洗了!在幽默的故事中体验日本关于肚脐眼的民间传说和文化。 |
By Philip & Erin Stead, United States Age 3-6 |
A Sick Day for Amos McGee Written and illustrated by husband-wife pair Philip and Erin Stead, this classic, gentle story is a celebration of friendship. 阿莫的生病日 (ā mò de shēng bìng rì) 一个关于生病的温暖故事,曾荣获2011年凯迪克金奖。用温暖的故事带孩子感受友情的美好,体验每一个日常的温暖。 阿莫生病了,他没能去动物园上班。这一天,平时阿莫照顾的那些动物结伴来到了阿莫家,像阿莫平时照顾他们一样细心体贴地照顾病中的阿莫,大家一起度过了非常愉快的病中时光。 |
By Tomi Ungerer, France Age 3-6 |
Three Robbers Three robbers wearing black hats and capes have been terrorizing the countryside with their blunderbuss, pepper-blower and huge red axe, but what do they do when they find an orphan? Kids love this quirky and visually-striking classic from famed French author Tomi Ungerer! 三个强盗(sān gè qiáng dào) 法国儿童绘本祖师级大师Tomi Ungerer的传世经典。这个故事是孩子们的最爱!“每个人的心里,都住着善良和邪恶。” 三个“强盗”颠覆我们对坏蛋强盗的认识。三个强盗抢来一大堆财物和一位孤儿芬妮。芬妮天真的问话让他们意识到比财宝更可贵的东西,从此开始了他们的爱心之旅。 |
By Tomi Ungerer, France Age 3-6 |
Crictor Once featured on Reading Rainbow, this book by Tomi Ungerer tells the story of an old lady and her unlikely hero and pet --a boa constrictor! 克里克塔(kè lǐ kè tǎ) 法国儿童绘本祖师级大师Tomi Ungerer的传世经典。儿子送给母亲一个生日礼物一条蛇, 取名克里克塔。 小镇居民从一开始害怕它最后到最后都喜爱它。 克里克塔会用自己的身体模仿英文字母, 还会用自己的身体来数数……它喜欢和孩子一起玩……更厉害的是还会帮主人抓住小偷! |
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Moon Man Moon Man's dream of dancing with earthlings crumbles when he is put in jail. Luckily, his special lunar powers allow him to escape. This story serves as an entertaining introduction to the phases of the moon. 月亮先生(yuè liàng xiān shēng) 法国儿童绘本祖师级大师Tomi Ungerer的传世经典。 每个孩子都有对月球的想象。这个离奇而美妙的关于月亮先生的故事蕴含了月亮周期变化的自然知识,并告诉孩子生活中需要“接纳”和自己不一样的人。 |
By 李卓颖, China Age 3-6 |
How Does the Princess Pick Her Nose Where else are kids going to learn the ever-important Chinese vocabulary for "boogers" and what to do with them?! (The proper thing to do with them is put them in a tissue, by the way.) 公主怎么挖鼻屎(gōng zhǔ zěn me wā bí shǐ) 想找一本让孩子哈哈大笑的书,就是它了!这本原创中国绘本里的公主,就是孩子自己;这本图画书里的小动物们,也是孩子们自己。想象公主可能挖鼻屎“交给妈妈”,可能挖鼻屎“黏到墙上”,可能挖鼻屎“吃下去”,还可能挖鼻屎“弹出去”…… |
By Eerner Holzwarth, Germany Age 3-6 |
Who Did It On My Head A German bestseller about a mole trying to find the source of excrement deposited on his head. What better way to keep kids engaged than a mystery picture book about poop? 是谁嗯嗯在我的头上(shì shuí èn èn zài wǒ de tóu shàng) 一只倒霉的小鼹鼠,寻找到底是哪个坏蛋“嗯嗯”在他头上的过程,轻松愉快地让孩子们了解:原来每一种动物的排泄物形状都不同,什么样的动物就会有什么样的“嗯嗯”——“便”。 一本趣味性与知识性兼备的图画书,让孩子们哈哈大笑! |
By Anthony Brown, United Kingdom Age 3-6 |
Bear Hunt & Bear Goes to Town(2-Book Set) In these two classic books, celebrated British author Anthony Browne (author of My Mom & My Dad) uses the simplest language to convey sophisticated humor. Your Chinese-learning children will love to read about this perky little white bear who draws himself into and out of adventures with a magic pencil. 捉小熊,小熊进城(zhuō xiǎo xióng,xiǎo xióng jìn chéng) 在这两本经典小熊系列书中, Anthony Brown使用最简单的语言来传达大大的幽默。 学习中文的孩子们一定会喜欢读关于这只聪明的小白熊的故事,它总能用一支神奇的铅笔帮自己和朋友逃离种种危险! 在《捉小熊》和《熊去进里》中,小朋友将体验到一段充满想象力、悬念和惊喜的旅程。故事鼓励孩子们运用想象力和幽默感来帮助解决问题。 |
By 深见春夫, Japan Age 3-6 |
Fukami Fantastic Imagination (15-Book Set) A Japanese original set recommended by Chinese immersion school teachers, this collection of books will not only become a treasure in your own children’s Chinese book collection, but may very well become favorites of their children some day. 深见春夫超级想象力图画书(shēn jiàn chūn fū chāo jí xiǎng xiàng lì tú huà shū) 作为中文浸入式学校老师们最喜欢的故事书,这本书不仅会成为你自己孩子中文藏书中的瑰宝,也很有可能成为孩子们的最爱。 |
By Tadashi Akiyama, Japan Age 3-6 |
Brother Egg Award-winning Japanese author Tadashi Akiyama captures young readers' attention with this light-hearted story about a chick that refuses to grow up. 鸡蛋哥哥 (jī dàn gē gē) 害怕风雨的吹打,担心石头的磕碰,将永远把自己装在蛋壳里。有一天当打破这个蛋壳,觉得自己好酷,世界好美! 《鸡蛋哥哥》给孩子一份贴心的鼓励,帮孩子坚定成长的勇气,长大是一种挑战,长大是一种骄傲!简单好玩的故事! |
By Sylviane Donnio, |
I'd Really Like to Eat a Child An original French story that makes children giggle so that they want to read it again and again! This hilarious story teaches perspective and the importance of eating well while introducing common Chinese vocabulary. 我想吃一个小孩 (wǒ xiǎng chī yī gè xiǎo hái) 深受孩子喜爱的生动幽默的小故事:一只小小的鳄鱼突然有一天不想吃香蕉了,她就想吃一个小孩...... |
By 深见春夫, |
The Giant (2-book Set) Another Japanese original set- one book tells a story about how the giant got his belly button (belly buttons are a popular subject in Japan!) while the other addresses how the giant overcame his fear of vaccines. 大个子打针,蜜橘肚脐(dà gè zǐ dǎ zhēn, mì jú dù qí) 想象力爆棚的绘本大师深见春夫笔下超萌的大个子来了!深见春夫一改怪兽风格,带来了令人耳目一新的萌帅大个子,这个爱吃蜜橘害怕打针的大家伙依然会带给孩子无尽的欢笑,让想象力在笑声中疯长! |
By Tadashi Matsui& Shinta Cho Japan Age 3-6 |
The Traffic Lights Blink Kids learn about traffic lights in this fun story about what happens when they don't work. Similar to the Car Doodle series, one reason we love this set is because of the way the illustrations depict scenes from Asian streets. 红绿灯眨眼睛 (hóng lǜ dēng zhǎ yǎn jīng) 绿灯,前进;黄灯,减速;红灯,停下……突然,红绿灯眨错了眼睛!Tadashi Matsui 和 Shinta Cho 联手打造的这本关于交通等的绘本,会让小孩子们着迷! |
By 保冬妮, China Age 3-6 |
The Way Home from School/ Snail By famous Chinese children's author, Bao Dongni, this beautifully-illustrated book tells a heartwarming story about mindfulness and gratitude. Bao uses the culturally-rich backdrop of the Beijing hutongs to tell us the story of a hard-working mother who creatively responds to her daughter's inquiry about why they have to walk home in the rain while her classmates ride in cars. 水牛儿(shuǐ niú ér) 唯美的中国原创绘本。讲述了一个小学生放学回家,和妈妈一路撑伞,一起走在北京胡同里的故事。细腻的故事,从儿童视角出发,将上世纪30年代至90年代末的北京风貌、北京儿童的音容笑貌跃然纸上。故事以一首北京北京童谣开头和结尾,温馨美好。 |
By Mayuko Kishira, Japan Age 3-6
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Rooster’s New Neighbor A fun story about creative problem solving and a great way to start a discussion about nocturnal versus diurnal animals! 公鸡的新邻居(gōng jī de xīn lín jū) 红屋顶的房子里,住着一只公鸡。蓝屋顶的房子里,没有人住……“咦,好像有谁搬过来了?”公鸡的心里充满期待,好想和新邻居一起玩喔! 一个因生活习惯不同而引发的爆笑故事,传达出友情的温暖、沟通的艺术,适合父母和孩子共读阅读,并一起开怀大笑! |
By Neil Gaiman & Adam Rex, United Kingdom Age 3-6 |
Chu's Day(3-Book Set) Meet everyone's favorite sneezing panda, Chu! He will make your child laugh out loud! These New York Time bestselling books from Newbery Medal winner Neil Gaiman and accomplished illustrator Adam Rex are a must-have for any Chinese book collection. 神奇的喷嚏(shén qí de pēn tì) 一个喷嚏掀翻屋顶、压垮大树、劈开海洋! 打出无敌大喷嚏这个想法会让孩子们感觉很妙,他们可能自己也想打一个试试 。Neil Gaiman 和 Adam Rex 携手创作,在幽默的想象中启发孩子:每个人都有其独特之处,他们都值得被尊重、被接纳! |
By Shinsuke Yoshitake, Japan Age 3-6
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What Am I? An adorable and hilarious book about a little girl contorting herself into a variety of shapes and postures and asking her mom to guess what she "is". 夏美变变变(xià měi biàn biàn biàn) 睡觉时间到啦!每到睡觉的时候都有一个不想睡觉的小朋友。不想睡觉的夏美想到一个超级好玩的游戏。她决定要变变变,让妈妈来猜猜猜!脑洞大开的夏美到底变了些什么? 你来比划我来猜, 亲子之间的互动小游戏, 让大朋友和小朋友想象力齐飞, 呈现意想不到的趣味和美好的亲子互动。 |
By角野荣子&大村知子, Japan Age 3-6 |
The Almighty Captain (5-book Set, with Pinyin) Another bestselling series from Japan, the The Almighty Captain meets all the hard-to-find criteria of a bridge reader for Chinese learners: conversational language, limited text with Pinyin, fun illustrations on each page, and engaging stories children will love! 万能船长帮帮忙 (wàn néng chuán zhǎng bāng bāng máng) 从前,有一艘船叫嚓嚓号,它既可以在海上航行,又可以在天上飞行。船上只有一个人,那就是船长西普先生。西普先生是个有求必应的热心人儿,无论什么事情都愿意帮忙。那么,西普船长和他的嚓嚓号在无边无际的海上会经历些什么奇妙又好玩的事情呢?五个可爱的小故事,将为小读者们徐徐展开…… |
By Judith Viorst & Arnold Lobel, USA Age 3-6
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I'll Fix Anthony .From the author of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No good, Very Bad Day and illustrator of Frog & Toad, comes this unfiltered insight into the perspective of a little brother. A not-so-subtle reminder to older siblings that being a little sibling can be very frustrating, and that they should treat little siblings while they're little because otherwise, they won't like the consequences when they are big! 我要收拾安东尼(wǒ yào shōu shí ān dōng ní) 这本书描绘了一个小男孩幻想自己长到六岁后,战胜哥哥、“欺负”哥哥的一幕幕令人捧腹的画面。安东尼是“我”的哥哥,但他总是不带“我”玩,总是欺负“我”。在“我”的幻想里,等“我”到了六岁,就会变得处处都比安东尼强,事事都比安东尼做得好! 自述的口吻、幽默的语言、充满童趣的幻想画面,充分展现了多宝家庭的烦恼与欢乐,也让人感受到手足之间打打闹闹却又不离不弃的血脉亲情。 Purchase Option |
By Ed Young, USA Age 3-6 |
Seven Blind Mice Written by Chinese-born American Ed Young, this was THE most popular book in China just a couple of years ago. This visually-striking book Caldecott-winning book adapts the Indian fable of 6 blind men and an elephant for children using mice instead. A great book for teaching about diverse perspectives and teamwork. 七只瞎老鼠(qī zhī xiā lǎo shǔ) 美籍华人Ed Young将印度民间故事盲人摸象改编成了七只瞎老鼠的故事,成为最畅销书籍。内容描述了七只瞎老鼠在池塘边遇到一个怪东西,谁也不知道那是什么,于是每一天,不同的老鼠轮流去“观察”,并回来报告同伴他们的发现,但是每一次的答案都不叫人满意。后一天,轮到到白老鼠去了,他从怪东西的上下左右全跑了一遍,下了一个结论,这个怪东西是…… |
By 葛欣, China Age 3-6 |
Traditional Chinese Festivals (7-book Set) A great introduction to all of China's biggest festivals told from the perspective of two modern day siblings.. 中国传统节日故事绘本(zhōng guó chuán tǒng jiē rì gù shì huì běn) 沉浸在日常生活中的中国传统。非物质文化遗产的7个节日故事+互动手工,让孩子感受中国传统习俗,感受浓浓亲情。这套作品把中国节日习俗以及背后的文化内涵,通过两个孩子“看”世界的方式体现出来。文字简单易懂。 |
By 牟艾莉, China Age 3-6 |
Chinese Myth And Legend (7-book Set) Seven stories about Chinese mythology visually conveyed by seven young and talented Chinese illustrators. 中国神话有意思(zhōng guó shén huà yǒu yì sī) 中国民间流传的有趣又精彩的7个神话传说:《九色鹿》《鲤鱼跃龙门》《神龙尝百草》《阳雀造日月》《愚龟移山》《酌取月光》《白羽飞衣》。这套书既保留了传统故事情节内核,又进行了符合儿童阅读经验的童话风格的创新改编。平均年龄25岁的7位作者引入当代东方美学,创造了富有梦幻感,既古典又时尚,既东方又国际的一套唯美绘本。 |
3-6 Years:Non-fiction/Informational 科学类
By 彭懿 ,
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Children of Bajau Bajau, or Bayao, comes from the Indonesian word Bajau, which means "people of the sea." The Bajau are a mysterious people who have lived for generations in the coral reef triangle between the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Some call them the "Gypsies of the sea." To document the unique lifestyle of the Bajau people and make it relatable for children around the world, photo journalist, author, and translator Peng Yi took a team to live with them for a few weeks. 巴夭人的孩子(bā yāo rén de hái zi) 中国著名翻译家和摄影家彭懿 ,以珍贵的真实镜头记录了一群生活在海上的孩子的部落生活,让孩子看到不一样的童年 。巴夭,出自印尼语Bajau,是“海上之民”的意思。巴夭人是一个神秘的民族,因为他们世世代代生活在菲律宾、马来西亚和印度尼西亚之间的珊瑚礁三角区,漂泊海上,又有人把他们称为“海上的吉普赛人”。 |
By 彭懿 ,
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Age 3-6
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Children of the Tsaatan Reindeer Herders Another visually-stunning true story by photo journalist Peng Yi. Children will learn what life is like for kids who live as part of a nomadic tribe of reindeer herders. 驯鹿人的孩子(xùn lù rén de hái zi) 中国著名翻译家和摄影家彭懿 ,以珍贵的真实镜头记录了世界上最后一个驯鹿游牧民族的生活,让孩子看到不一样的童年 。这本美轮美奂的用照片来讲述的故事,是一部全方位的游牧民族生活画卷。摄影家跟随5岁的驯鹿人小男孩托克寻一起,体验艰辛而又浪漫的驯鹿人生活,感悟坚韧不拔、达观向上、与自然和谐共生的驯鹿人精神…… |
By Joanna Cole& Bruce Degen, USA Age 3-6 |
Magic School Bus (20-book Set) These bridge books are simpler and contain less text that the other 10 and 12-book Magic School Bus sets, but still follow the same "magic" formula of teaching scientific concepts through fun and imaginative stories. 神奇校车 (shén qí xiào chē) 美国几十年经久不衰的科普丛书《神奇校车》带孩子进入太空、生物、身体等各种神奇的领域,另外还涉及有趣的社会研究课题,是具科学性和趣味性为一体的经典绘本。 |
By Gilbert Houbre etc., Germany Age 3-6 |
My First Discovery Series For Preschoolers (12-book Set) This European series has been translated into 28 languages and has sold over 55 million copies worldwide! (We are shocked that it has not become more popular in the U.S. yet.) Transparent pages interspersed between regular opaque pages make each of the books an incredibly interactive learning experience for kids. This set for preschoolers covers topics such as colors, numbers, shapes, seasons, and time. 第一次发现 (dì yī cì fā xiàn) 源自德国的科普绘本经典。包含巧妙设计的透视塑料书页,让孩子亲眼见证、亲手探索、亲身体验发现的乐趣。 |
By 何佳芬&刘书瑜, China Age 3-6 |
My First Series About Nature (20-Book Set) This 我的第一套自然认知书 is a real treasure. It features over 300 stunning color photographs that capture marvelous moments of mother nature. Because the text is limited to one line per page and because it is relatively simple, this is one of the first sets of books that young Chinese learners can learn to read independently. 我的第一套自然认知书 (wǒ de dì yī tào zì rán rèn zhī shū) 中国原创,让孩子着迷的认知书:从动物、植物到随处可见的河流,用300余幅珍贵实景图,简单易懂的语言,幽默讲述大自然奇趣瞬间,创造性开启小小孩感知,在孩子心中种下拥抱自然、探索世界的种子。 |
By Yeon-gyeong Jung, Korea Age 3-6 |
Science Around Me (40-Book Set) Originally published in Korean, this set is a fantastic way to introduce kids learning Chinese to a variety of scientific concepts from shadows to gravity. 蒲公英科学绘本系列(pú gōng yīng kē xué huì běn xì liè) 来自韩国的科学绘本经典。从儿童的视角出发,回答他们想知道的科学问题,内容涉及人体、动植物、自然、太空等。这套书是热爱探索的小朋友的必备之选。 |
By National Geographic USA Age 3-6 |
National Graphic World Discovery Encyclopedia for Kids (8-Book Set,Bilingual) Learn about nature in two languages in this adorable bilingual set! 美国国家地理探索世界双语小百科(měi guó guó jiā dì lǐ tàn suǒ shì jiè shuāng yǔ xiǎo bǎi kē) 书中所有配图均来自美国国家地理团队的摄影师,他们精湛的摄影技巧为孩子还原了美丽的自然界。大象、老虎、蝴蝶、白云、星星、森林……高清图片让孩子身临其境,感受美妙的世界。 内文中英文对照,语言生动。 |
3-6 Years:Poems/Rhymes/Idioms 童谣/诗歌/成语类
By 金波
China Age 3-6 |
The Dog with a Bell-Best Chinese By one of the best-known children's authors in China, Jing Bo, this collection of China's best-known rhymes and riddles has been specially curated for young children. 哈巴狗带铃铛(hā bā gǒu dài líng chēng) “经典童谣分级读”系列之一,本书收录了中国经典传统儿歌。孩子可从中认识植物、动物,练习吐字发音,体会中文韵律的美感和中国民间风情。画风既有传统特色,又不失童趣。 Purchase Option |
7+ Years:Fiction and Fun 故事类
By 余丽琼&朱成梁, |
The New Year Reunion This poignant, vibrantly illustrated tale won the prestigious Feng Zikai Chinese Children's Picture Book Award for 2009, and was named one of the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books in 2011. It tells the story of a little girl whose father is a migrant worker in China. Although he is only able to be home for the holidays, he makes the most of his time with family by celebrating new year traditions with them. 团圆(tuán yuán) 一本《团圆》,满是亲情。春节是团圆的日子。要过年了,毛毛的爸爸也回家了。常年在外打工的爸爸为家人带来了快乐和温暖。他带着毛毛去高高的屋顶看了灯笼,还在汤圆里包入了一枚好运硬币…… 这篇温暖的《团圆》获得了多个大奖。是难得一见的中国原创故事经典。
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By 北猫, China Age 7+ |
Mi Xiao Quan 1st-4th Grade (16-Book Set,1st and 2nd books with Pinyin) 米小圈, an ordinary primary school boy with a funny name, is cheeky and playful. He takes you through his hilarious daily life from 1st to 4th grade in his Chinese primary school. Many parents and educators have found Mi Xiao Quan beneficial for children learning Chinese. This is not only a must-have bridge book series to introduce your child to more advanced chapter book reading, but also a great peek into modern Chinese culture. All primary school age children that JoJo interviewed in China, boys and girls, recommended the Mi Xiao Quan series as some of their favorite books. 米小圈上学记1-4年级(mǐ xiǎo quān shàng xué jì) 这不仅是一个必不可缺的“桥梁书”系列,而且给孩子提供了一个了解现代中国文化的窗口:一个小学生日常生活中的喜怒哀乐。JoJo在对中国小学学龄儿童的采访中,无论是男孩还是女孩,中国孩子们都无一例外推荐《米小圈》系列作为他们最喜欢的书籍。 Purchase Option, 1-2 grade Purchase Option, 3-4 grade |
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Mi Xiao Quan Brain Teasers and Jokes(4-Book Set) These illustrated jokes and brain teasers are not only a must-have bridge book series to prepare your child for more advanced chapter book reading, but also a great peek into Chinese language and modern Chinese culture. 米小圈脑筋急转弯(mǐ xiǎo quān nǎo jīn jí zhuǎn wān) 这些图文并茂的笑话和脑筋急转弯不仅是学习中文的孩子必备的“桥梁”书,而且也是一个让孩子爱上中文,了解中国语言和现代中国文化的绝佳机会。 |
By 吴承恩, China Age 7+
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Monkey King Classic Collection(32-Book Set) If you are looking for a more complete Monkey King experience for your little Monkey King fan, look no further than this Monkey King Classic Collection(美猴王系列丛书).This beautiful set of books is a timeless must-have for any Chinese children's book collection. 美猴王系列丛书 (měi hóu wáng xì liè cóng shū) 在众多的《西游记》绘本中,JoJo 精选出这一套32位中国艺术大师和历史学家精心编制的经典。这套书籍是任何中国儿童藏书的必备品。 |
By 杨红樱, China Age 7+
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Mo's Mischief (Ma Xiaotiao) Graphic Novels(10-Book Set) Mo's Mischief is a fun and exciting graphic novel series that depicts the wild antics of a young Chinese boy. It would be a great next set for a child who has already read and enjoyed the Mi Xiao Quan 1st-2nd grade books since, though it does not contain Pinyin, the pictures serve as a good scaffold. 淘气包马小跳 (táo qì bāo mǎ xiǎo tiào) 杨红樱创作的儿童文学系列小说,于2003年首次出版,成为中国小学生最喜爱的读物。 讲述马小跳和几个孩子的快乐生活以及他们和家长、老师、同学的故事,舒展童心、童趣,倡导理解沟通。 |
By 高佬, China Age 7+ |
Ya Ya's Adventure Graphic Novels(9-Book Set) 丫丫历险记 is a series of children's graphic novels jointly developed by a team of Chinese and French artists and writers in 2015 about life in China during World War II. It was the winner of 9 international comic book awards! 丫丫历险记 (yā yā lì xiǎn jì) 丫丫历险记是一系列儿童漫画书共同开发的一个团队在2015年的中国和法国的艺术家和作家。它获得了9项国际漫画奖! 冒险,悬念,动作,通过令人兴奋的插图,使这个系列的年轻读者很难放下!这是一本罕见的中国原创漫画系列,讲述了两个孩子在战争的苦难中坚持爱和友谊的故事。 |
By Bernard Waber, USA Age 7+
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile(8-book Set) Lovable Lyle is available in Chinese! These heartwarming stories about a New York family's pet crocodile have been inspiring kids for nearly 60 years! 开心果莱莱(kāi xīn guǒ lái lái) 著名绘本作家Bernard Waber 的代表作,那一只最善良的鳄鱼,打动了全世界小朋友的心: 莱莱是条一点儿都不可怕的小鳄鱼,他温柔、热心肠、多才多艺。作为纽约东88街里一位与众不同的“居民”,他遭遇过质疑与排挤,体会过惶恐与不安,但他总能用自己的方式化解。故事精彩,情节跌宕起伏,是少见的优秀儿童文学。 |
By Dav Pilkey, United States Age 7+
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Dog Man Graphic Comics(5-book Set) Finding a book series that children are obsessed with is the best way to foster love for a foreign language! These five books include about 60 frequently used Chinese idioms and about 350 words that describe juvenile humor involving bodily functions, super heroes, evil plots, and police chases. 神探狗狗(shén tàn gǒu gǒu) 风靡美国小学的《神探狗狗》有了中文版!找到孩子真心喜欢读的系列书籍是培养孩子对汉语的热爱的最好方法。这五本书包括了60多个常用的成语和350多个常用词语。作者用低年级小学生特有的幽默和最感兴趣的话题 (超级英雄、警察追捕等),创造了一部最有吸引力的漫画书。 |
By Arnold Lobel, United States Age 7+
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Frog and Toad (4-Book Set) If you have read the English version of the Frog and Toad stories before, you know the magic of these timeless classics: the short tales with simple, easy-to-follow plots engage both advanced and emerging readers, providing a perfect "bridge book" before introducing children to chapter books. 青蛙和蟾蜍 (qīng wā hé chán chú) 如果你以前读过《青蛙和蟾蜍的故事》的英文版,你就会知道这部永恒经典的神奇之处:故事情节简单易懂,故事主人公亲切自然。这是一套在孩子们自主阅读章节书之前的一本完美的“桥梁书”。 |
By Gilbert Delhaye& Marcel Marlier, Belgium Age 7+ |
Martine Classic Collection (60-Book Set) 100 million copies, translated into 33 languages, sold in 50 countries--this is another classic of world children's literature that we are shocked is not better known in the U.S.! Originally written in French by Gilberty Dehlaye, it is illustrator Marcel Marlier's detailed oil paintings that transcend language and transport readers from around the world through space and time to experience the idyllic Belgian childhood of Martine! 玛蒂娜故事书 (mǎ dì nà gù shì shū) 这套书是孩子一生的挚友。比利时大师Gilbert Delhaye 和 Marcel Marlier 56年创作时光,用最精美细腻的插图讲述了主人公60件童年趣事。这套书 66年畅销不衰, 在6000余张画稿中精选了1080个美好瞬间。本套书被翻译成33种语言,热销全球50个国家。 |
By 保冬妮, China Age 7+ |
The Embroidery A beautifully-illustrated and emotionally-rich story which addresses weighty topics such as racism, war, and inequity but, ultimately serves as a reminder that love transcends borders. 绣花儿(xiù huā ér) 精美的中国原创图书。通过绣儿一家的经历,阐释了战争与人性、善良与仇恨交织的崇高主题,呼唤我们在回忆中珍惜今天的美好生活。 |
By 沈石溪, China Age 7+ |
The Last War Elephant Prepare to be transported in this work of realistic historical fiction, when elephants were trained to fight alongside humans in combat during World II in the extreme south of Yunnan province in China. 最后一头战象(zuì hòu yì tóu zhàn xiàng) 感动亿万中国孩子的生命情感教育绘本。带孩子用绘本亲近著名文学家沈石溪的文学经典,感受生命的崇高与尊严,阅读历史变迁,在沉重中寻找勇气与力量,永存善良忠诚之心。 |
By Disney, USA Age 7+
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Mulan's Chinese New Year Young Mulan is now 7 years old which means that she is finally able to help the family prepare for Lunar New Year. Much like her elder self, young Mulan is a little clumsy. Thanks to the love and support of her family, however, she is able to overcome obstacles and celebrate in style.
木兰的新年(mù lán de xīn nián) 迪士尼全新打造,生动有趣地描绘出7岁木兰的新年经历,是献给中文学习小朋友们的新年献礼。 |
By 葛翠琳, China Age 7+ |
Wild Grapes A children’s literature gold medal winner in China, this book by famed Chinese writer 葛翠琳 (gé cuì lín) and artist 吴儆芦 (wú jǐng lú) has been loved by 3 generations of Chinese. This is a sweet and beautifully-illustrated story about an orphan girl who maintains a pure and generous heart despite being adopted by and subsequently blinded by her jealous aunt. 野葡萄(yě pú táo) 这篇中国原创童话故事把善良, 勇敢和坚韧等品质贯穿在故事里。插图展现了中国传统艺术的大美。故事情节吸引人,带领孩子寻找光明和希望, 启发孩子探索善恶哲思. |
By Jon Muth, USA Age 7+
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Stone Soup The traditional folktale told with a Chinese twist. Three monks and a little girl are the stars of this beautifully illustrated story about generosity and resourcefulness. 石头汤 (shí tóu tāng) 美国人写的中国传统故事,让大人与小孩都能体会到快乐和幸福。故事充满智慧和哲理,让孩子学会分享,感受到慷慨好施的力量。 |
By Ed Young,
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Lon Po Po 1990 Caldecott Gold Award Winner! Written by Chinese-born American, Ed Young, this Chinese version of red riding hood is a dark but thrilling celebration of the ingenuity of three sisters. 狼婆婆(láng pó pó) 荣获1990年凯迪克金奖。每个中国孩子心中都有一个狼婆婆的故事。美籍华人Ed Young将这个故事讲成了经典。妈妈出门之后,狼婆婆来敲门了,阿珊、阿桃和宝珠究竟能不能识破狼婆婆的阴谋呢? |
7+ Years:Non-fiction/Informational 纪实/科学类
By Lindsay Mattick& Sophie Blackall,
USA Age 7+ |
Finding Winnie 2016 Caldecott Gold Award. An incredible true story about one of the world's most famous bears. We love that this story provides an opportunity to extend learning about history, war, wildlife, and the surprising origins of art! 寻找维尼(xún zhǎo wéi ní) 2016凯迪克金奖。这只世界著名小熊经历了战火的真实故事打动了全世界孩子的心。 |
By Katherine Applegate United States Age 7+
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Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of The Shopping Mall Gorilla This is an extraordinary story of a silverback gorilla who was captured as a baby in Africa, and transported to Tacoma, WA where he lived with a human family for 3 years before he grew too big and was moved to a cage inside a strip mall. After concerned citizens organized protests and wrote letters, he was eventually moved to the zoo in Atlanta, GA where he lived and was loved until he died. 独一无二的伊凡(dú yī wú èr de yī fán) 根据真实的故事改编, 以在商场笼子里生活了27年的大猩猩伊凡的视角来铺陈故事,讲述真诚、爱、责任、宽容、理解和保护动物。 |
By Moonlight Publisher France Age 7+ |
My First Discovery Series For School Age Children (30-Book Set) This European series has been translated into 28 languages and has sold over 55 million copies worldwide! (We are shocked that it has not become more popular in the U.S. yet.) Transparent pages interspersed between regular opaque pages make each of the books an incredibly interactive learning experience for kids. This set for school age children covers topics such as volcanos, dinosaurs, deserts, endangered species, and the moon. 第一次发现 (dì yī cì fā xiàn) 法国最经典的儿童科普胶片书,被翻译成28种语言,向孩子呈现了一个丰富多彩的立体世界,深受儿童的喜爱。本套书一共30册,内容涵盖了植物、动物、技术、天文地理、生命成长5个知识领域,是不可多得的优秀科普绘本。 |
By Maki Arai Japan Age 7+ |
Journey of A Seed (3-book set) Originally endorsed by a little girl we met in a bookstore in China who said that 蒲公英 (pú gōng yīng) is her favorite book, this series, with its beautiful botanical illustrations, captivates young readers with the true beauty and majesty of nature. 一粒种子的旅程(yí lì zhǒng zī de lǚ chéng) 细腻、真实地呈现出三种常见植物的生长过程。种子在地下发生了什么变化?牵牛花藤蔓怎么爬那么高?一株向日葵如何能结出2000多粒瓜子?蒲公英“小伞”为何要飞向远方?跟随种子发芽、生根、长叶……生命的奇迹一步步展现在孩子面前。 |
By Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen , USA Age 7+ |
Magic School Bus (12-book set) Despite some of these titles first being published over 30 years ago, Magic School bus books remain fresh, friendly and fun for kids today! This 12-book set contains more advanced text than the 20-book set that we recommended for younger readers. 神奇校车 (shén qí xiào chē) 畅销美国几十年的经典绘本《神奇校车》是一套将奇特想象和抽象的科学知识完美融合的科普绘本,在一次次不可思议的神奇之旅中, 孩子们体验原理、学会操作、懂得思考、爱上科学。 |
7+ Years:Poems/Rhymes/Idioms 童谣/诗歌/成语类
By 北猫 ,
China
Age 7+
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Mi Xiao Quan Chinese Idioms (cheng yu) Comics (5-Book Set) Chinese idioms, most of which consist of four characters, are used daily all over modern China in written and spoken Chinese. 米小圈漫画成语(mǐ xiǎo quān màn huà chéng yǔ) 还有什么比通过搞笑漫画更好的方法来学习流行的中国成语呢?在这一集中,顽皮的小学生米小圈邀请小读者与他一起,和这种传统的语言形式妙趣横生的相遇。 |
By 金波 China Age 7+ |
The Grasshopper Brags-Best Chinese Children Rhymes By one of the best-known children's authors in China, Jing Bo, this collection of China's best-known rhymes and riddles has been specially curated for older children. 一对蝈蝈吹牛皮(yí duì guō guō chuī niú pí) “经典童谣分级读”系列之一,本书收录了中国经典传统儿歌。孩子可从中认识植物、动物,练习吐字发音,体会中文韵律的美感和中国民间风情。画风既有传统特色,又不失童趣。 Purchase Option |
What did you think of the list? Did you see any books that are already your kids' favorites? Were there any books that you thought should be on the list that we missed?
Happy learning,
Christine
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