Publisher's Synopsis
With just the touch of a finger on paper, this immersive, interactive talking book comes alive with sounds: the crackle of a campfire, native speakers pronouncing 12 camping-themed vocabulary words in Mandarin Chinese, and 12 original tunes featuring 15-time Grammy winner and banjo legend Béla Fleck. This safety-tested board book provides screen-free early language learning for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, the optimal age for language acquisition. Two neighbors—and their bunny and fox friends—set out on a camping adventure. Are they sleeping under the stars in their backyards...or have fairy guides led them to an enchanted forest? State-of-the-art paper electronics allows kids to simply touch the images on the paper of an otherwise normal-looking-book and hear words spoken by native speakers. The magic is enhanced with beautiful art, real ambient sounds and 12 original, toe-tapping tunes! On each page, families can explore a mix of printed words, spoken words, fun sound effects, a story told through illustrations, and "seek-and-find" activities. The book sharpens hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as well as vocabulary (the foundation of language and success in school), and is endorsed by teachers. Vocabulary words are printed in both Pinyin and simplified Chinese characters. Help your child succeed in our global world; introduce them to languages in an engaging, immersive and enjoyable way—whether or not you speak Mandarin yourself. The Xiguan Elementary School in Yantai, China, validated the Mandarin vocabulary in this book, and native speakers from the community of the San Francisco High School of the Arts are featured in the book's recordings. THIS BOOK TALKS! LEARN Mandarin in an unforgettable way. TOUCH the integrated sound button on each page. HEAR a native speaker pronounce 12 camping words in Mandarin. SEE vibrant, thoughtful illustrations by Kelsey Suan, background artist for the Oscar-Award winning animated short "Hair Love." GROOVE to 12 original tunes featuring banjo great & 15-time Grammy Award winner Béla Fleck. • Our crisp, clear, cutting-edge sound technology ensures you'll never miss a beat—or a word • Matching sounds to pictures and words improves language comprehension • Seek and find games increase positive associations...and the fun factor! • Kids can learn the language even if the parent or caregiver doesn't speak Mandarin Chinese • Endorsed by teachers and a speech therapist • Made in partnership with top educational and cultural institutions worldwide • Screen-free learning alternative • Safety-tested for ages 0-5+ • Batteries are included and can easily be replaced TA-DA!: the standard in children's home and classroom-based language learning.
