First Thousand Words In Chinese Heather Amery Book Bilingual English Chinese Edition

Introduce young readers to everyday Mandarin with a lively, picture-rich bilingual book that’s perfect for parents, teachers, and language learners. First Thousand Words in Chinese by Heather Amery is an engaging, easy-to-use Chinese (Mandarin)/English word book that helps children build practical vocabulary through bright illustrations and real-life scenes — ideal for early learners, classroom activities, and family reading time.

Title in this Set: First Thousand Words in Chines
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781409570387

This classic Usborne word book — illustrated by Stephen Cartwright — presents a thousand everyday words across themed, busy scenes. Each page groups useful vocabulary around familiar topics such as home, school, food, animals, and transport, with clear Chinese (Mandarin) labels and English equivalents. The layout supports visual learners and makes it easier for children to pick up pronunciation, meaning, and context without feeling overwhelmed.

What’s inside:

• 1,000 illustrated words organized by topic for simple progression from basic to more advanced vocabulary.
• Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin)/English presentation that supports early language development and vocabulary retention.
• Bright, child-friendly illustrations by Stephen Cartwright that encourage observation and conversation.
• Compact paperback format that’s classroom- and travel-friendly for on-the-go learning.

Why this book works: Heather Amery’s approachable writing combined with Usborne’s trusted reputation makes this a go-to choice for parents and educators introducing Mandarin to children. The familiar, everyday words are chosen to be immediately useful — whether a child is naming objects around the house, learning animal names, or starting basic conversations. The visual cues on each page make it a natural fit for bilingual households, homeschooling programs, and early language lessons.

Benefits at a glance:

• Builds a practical Chinese vocabulary set that children can use every day.
• Encourages speaking and memory through picture-word association.
• Great for group activities, classroom labeling, flashcards, and bedtime reading.
• Durable paperback edition that’s easy to share and revisit.

Trusted by parents and educators, this bilingual children’s series entry serves as both a learning resource and a delightful introduction to Mandarin. The combination of Heather Amery’s clear structure and Stephen Cartwright’s engaging illustrations turns vocabulary practice into playful exploration.

Perfect as a gift, classroom resource, or starter book for young language learners, First Thousand Words in Chinese is a timeless paperback edition that supports confidence-building and curiosity. Add it to your bookshelf as a friendly, dependable companion for early Mandarin learning — a practical keepsake that grows with the child’s language skills.