By: Christine Yang Barry, Lukas Miao Zhang etc.  (Illustrator) & Felton Pilate (Music Producer) 
Originally Published in: United States 
Format: Interactive board book with a press-to-play sound button on each page
Language: Songs in Mandarin Chinese; text in Simplified Chinese, pinyin, and English
Songs per book: 6 songs + 1 "You Say It, I Say It" track 

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A heartfelt, musical introduction to Mandarin Chinese through feelings, empathy, and emotional connection.

Designed for babies and toddlers (ages 0–3), and equally welcoming as a first introduction to Mandarin for preschool children ages 3–5, this interactive musical sound book helps families begin singing Mandarin from day one.

• Simplified Chinese, Pinyin, and English on every page
• Serves heritage families and beginners equally
• No prior Mandarin Required

The Fifth Step in a Child's Language Journey

Book 5 stands on its own, while building upon the foundations of connection, movement, discovery, and imagination established in the earlier books.

Following a child's natural developmental progression from connection to independence, the six-book series grows with your child through:

Connection → Body → World → Imagination → Feelings → Independence

As the fifth stage in this journey, Book 5 explores the rich world of emotions. Through songs about feelings, relationships, making choices and taking brave little steps, children begin to recognize, express, and talk about what is happening inside themselves. Language becomes a tool for empathy, self-understanding, and connection with others.

6 Songs + You Say It, I Say It

Each book includes six original songs and a special You Say It, I Say It page that invites children to revisit favorite words and pictures through playful listening and speaking.

The songs grow out of the moments families already share throughout their day.

Many were inspired by family games, traditions, and cherished rituals shared across generations in Chinese families.

1. Slap the Mosquito 打蚊子 (dǎ wén zi)
2. Touch the Nose 摸鼻子 (mō bí zi)
3. Happy, Sad, Mad 开心伤心生气 (kāi xīn shāng xīn shēng qì)
4. Climb the Stairs 爬楼梯 (pá lóu tī)
5. Clean Up 收起来 (shōu qǐ lái)
6. It Is Raining 下雨了 (xià yǔ le)
7. You Say It, I Say It 你说，我说  (nǐ shuō wǒ shuō)

Press, Sing, and Connect

Each page features a press-to-play sound button that brings original Mandarin recordings to life.

Designed for How Young Children Learn and Grow

Created with early childhood expertise and inspired by approaches such as Montessori, Total Physical Response (TPR), and Parentese, this book supports learning that engages both the mind and the heart through music, language, movement, and connection.

A Timeless First Library for Families Beginning Mandarin.

Part of an Award-Winning Collection. Each book stands on its own, and together they grow with the child.

• 36 Songs
• 300 Words
• Countless Loving Moments
• A Lifetime of Connection

World-Class Music, Art, and Literary Craftsmanship

Original songs, artwork, and culturally rooted storytelling crafted by an internationally acclaimed team, including:

•  Oscar- and Grammy-nominated producer Felton Pilate
• Internationally acclaimed visual artist and animation director Lukas Miao Zhang
• Award-winning author, lyricist, and bilingual learning advocate Christine Yang Barry

Awards

• IPPY Gold Medal — Best Children's Interactive Book
• CALA (Chinese American Librarians Association) Best Children's Nonfiction Book
• Moonbeam Children's Book Awards — Silver Medal, Best Activity Book

Language grows in love. And it begins with a song.