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 Timeless First Library for Families Beginning Mandarin.

• 36 Songs
• 300 Words
• Countless Loving Moments
• A lifetime of connection

An award-winning bilingual musical book collection designed to help families begin Mandarin through songs, connection, and everyday moments.

Created for babies and toddlers (ages 0–3), and equally welcoming as a first introduction to Mandarin for preschool children ages 3–5, this interactive collection helps families sing Mandarin from day one—whether Mandarin already lives in the home or is completely new.

More than a collection of books, JoJo Chinese Songs for Baby & Me is a complete early language experience built around how young children naturally learn: through relationship, repetition, movement, music, and play.

• 6 musical sound books
• 36 original Mandarin songs + You Say It, I Say It pages
• More than 300 everyday Mandarin words
• Simplified Chinese, Pinyin, and English throughout
• No prior Mandarin required
• Designed for heritage families and beginners alike

What's Included in the Box Set

1. Six Interactive Musical Sound Books

2. Parent Companion: Love. Sing. Grow. — A Gentle Guide to Bilingual Beginnings

Created especially for parents and caregivers, this beautifully illustrated guide explores the why and how of bilingual beginnings, even if you don't already speak Mandarin.

3. “Little Words for Loving Moments” Stand-Up Card

A keepsake display featuring everyday Mandarin words and phrases for connection.

Perfect for displaying on a bookshelf, nursery shelf, desk, or reading corner.

4. Convertible Keepsake Box

The collection arrives in a beautifully designed box that opens and transforms into two children's book displays, making favorite books easy to access and revisit again and again.

A Developmental Journey that Grows with Your Child

Authentic, loving songs follow a child's natural developmental progression, helping families sing their way through the everyday moments of childhood.

Connection → Body → World → Imagination → Feelings → Independence

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.

Through music and joy, your child will learn their first 300 Mandarin words for loving moments.

Many of the songs were inspired by family games, traditions, and cherished rituals shared across generations in Chinese families, introducing Mandarin as a living language rooted in connection, culture, and belonging.

Book 1 — Hello, Hello

Songs for closeness and comfort, for holding, bonding, and simply being together. Through cuddles, routines, and shared moments, children begin to associate language with warmth, security, and love.

1. Hello — 你好 (nǐ hǎo)
2. Smile — 笑一个 (xiào yí gè)
3. Rock You — 摇摇你 (yáo yao nǐ)
4. Baby Is Crying — 宝宝哭了 (bǎo bao kū le)
5. Go Out to Play — 出去玩 (chū qù wán)
6. Sleep — 睡觉 (shuì jiào)
7. You Say It, I Say It — 你说，我说 (nǐ shuō, wǒ shuō)

Book 2 — Let's Move

Songs for the body in motion. Through stretching, lifting, splashing, and playing together, children begin to connect Mandarin words with movement and meaning. Language becomes something they can do.

1. Good Morning 早上好 (zǎo shang hǎo)
2. Let's Exercise 做运动 (zuò yùn dòng)
3. Fingers 手指头 (shǒu zhǐ tou)
4. Lift Up High 举高高 (jǔ gāo gāo)
5. Spin in a Circle 转圈圈 (zhuǎn quān quān)
6. Take a Bath 洗澡澡 (xǐ zǎo zǎo)
7. You Say It, I Say It 你说，我说  (nǐ shuō wǒ shuō)

Book 3 — Let's Explore

Songs for discovering the world around us. Through naming the body, foods, animals, home, nature and everyday discoveries, children begin to connect Mandarin words with the people, places, and experiences that fill their growing world. Language becomes a tool for curiosity and exploration.

1. Little Friend 小朋友 (xiǎo péng yǒu)
2. Carrot 胡萝卜 (hú luó bo)
3. Tap the Foot 点脚丫 (diǎn jiǎo yā)
4. What Do You Say 说什么 (shuō shén me)
5. The Shadows Are Out 影子出来了 (yǐng zi chū lái le)
6. Good Night 晚安 (wǎn ān)
7. You Say It, I Say It 你说，我说  (nǐ shuō wǒ shuō)

Book 4 — Let's Imagine

Songs celebrate creativity and imagination. Through pretend play, silly surprises, make-believe, and unfolding stories, children begin to use language not only to describe the world, but also to create new worlds of their own. Language becomes a tool for creativity and self-expression.

1. Is It Yummy 好吃吗 (hǎo chī ma)
2. Little Child 小孩子 (xiǎo hái zi)
3. Airplane Ride 坐飞机 (zuò fēi jī)
4. Hat Is Gone 帽子不见了 (mào zi bù jiàn le)
5. Clap Clap Clap 拍拍拍 (pāi pāi pāi)
6. Goodbye 再见 (zài jiàn)
7. You Say It, I Say It 你说，我说  (nǐ shuō wǒ shuō)

Book 5 — Big Feelings

Songs for feelings and growth. 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.

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)

Book 6 — I Can Do It

Songs for growing confidence and independence. Through playing games together, helping, caring, and doing things for oneself, children joyfully discover their own abilities and place in the world. Language becomes a tool for confidence, responsibility, and self-expression.

1. Buckle Up 扣起来 (kòu qǐ lái)
2. Caught a Cold 感冒了 (gǎn mào le)
3. Washing Hands 洗洗手 (xǐ xǐ shǒu)
4. Brushing Teeth 刷刷牙 (shuā shuā yá)
5. Penguins Are Dancing 企鹅在跳舞 (qǐ é zài tiào wǔ)
6. Wooden People 木头人 (mù tou rén)
7. You Say It, I Say It 你说，我说  (nǐ shuō wǒ shuō)

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, the collection supports learning that engages both the mind and the heart through music, language, movement, and 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.