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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781409570387
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: 5-7 years
Overview
First Thousand Words in Chinese is a classic Usborne bilingual word book that introduces young readers to everyday Mandarin Chinese vocabulary through busy, brightly illustrated scenes. Written by Heather Amery and Mairi Mackinnon, with artwork by Stephen Cartwright, it pairs simplified Chinese characters with pinyin pronunciation and English translations, making it an accessible first step into Mandarin for children, families, and language learners of any age exploring the world's most widely spoken language.
About the Book
This fully revised edition presents a thousand carefully chosen words spread across lively, detailed scenes covering everyday themes such as home, school, food, animals, clothes, and transport. Each busy picture is labelled with the Mandarin word in simplified Chinese characters, alongside a standard pinyin pronunciation guide in Roman letters and the English equivalent, so children can build vocabulary and confidence in reading, writing, and speaking at the same time. An English/Chinese word list at the back makes it easy to look up specific words, and readers can hear every word spoken by a native Chinese speaker via the free Usborne Quicklinks website, adding a valuable listening and pronunciation element to the printed page. The busy, detailed illustrations by Stephen Cartwright encourage children to look closely, spot familiar objects, and talk about what they see, turning vocabulary practice into an engaging, interactive activity rather than rote memorisation. With 64 pages of colourful scenes, this title works equally well as a first introduction to Mandarin for complete beginners or as a supplementary resource for children already learning Chinese at school or at home. Its clear layout and manageable chunks of vocabulary make it ideal for short daily reading sessions, classroom use, or as a fun addition to a bilingual household's bookshelf.
- Over 1,000 Mandarin Chinese words presented with pinyin and English translations.
- Busy, richly detailed illustrations by Stephen Cartwright that invite exploration and conversation.
- Free online audio via Usborne Quicklinks to hear correct native pronunciation.
- Handy word list at the back for quick reference.
- Perfect for home learning, classroom activities, and bilingual family reading.
- Compact paperback format that's easy to carry and revisit anywhere.
About the Author
Heather Amery is an experienced children's author best known for her contributions to Usborne's bestselling First Thousand Words series, which has introduced generations of young readers to new languages through simple, engaging vocabulary books. This edition was co-written with Mairi Mackinnon, who adapted the original text for Mandarin Chinese learners. The distinctive illustrations throughout are the work of Stephen Cartwright, whose warm, detailed artwork has become instantly recognisable across Usborne's language-learning range.
Why You'll Love This Book
Friendly, colourful, and genuinely useful, this bilingual word book makes learning Mandarin feel like play rather than study. It's a brilliant gift for curious children, language learners, and bilingual families alike.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly; this listing is for the UK edition with ISBN 9781409570387 as shown.
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