First Thousand Words in Chinese by Heather Amery - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

Details. 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 biling