Chinese and English Nursery Rhymes: Share and Sing in Two Languages [Hardcover]

Faye-Lynn Wu (Author), Kieren Dutcher (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: April 10, 2010

As Mother Goose has known for centuries, rhyme and rhythm are fun! And what could be a more enjoyable way for children and their parents to learn about different cultures and languages than through familiar rhymes and songs?

In Chinese and English Nursery Rhymes, an innovative collection of favorite rhymes are put in pairs—one from China and the next in English—to show how the things that kids love are the same, no matter where in the world they live. Whether your native language is English or Chinese, you can learn the rhymes along with your children. Just follow the words on the page, or play the CD and sing along!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1—This collection pairs English-language nursery rhymes and songs with their counterpartsfrom China. Wu also includes some lesser-known English-language selections. The book is organized into themes: "Outside," "Inside," "Party," "Play," and "Night." "Hickory Dickory Dock" shares a spread with "Little Mouse," a rhyme about a mouse that climbed a lamp to eat the oil and can't get down. The Chinese rhymes are presented in simplified characters, pinyin Romanization, and translated into English. Large, brightly colored illustrations feature a multiethnic cast of children and adults. Most spreads have additional information about Chinese culture and ask readers to find items in the art. This book works best for one-on-one reading or as a resource for educators and parents.—Jennifer Rothschild, Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Oxon Hill, MD
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"This collection pairs English-language nursery rhymes and songs with their counterparts from China. Wu also includes some lesser-known English-language selections. The book is organized into themes: Outside, Inside, Party, Play, and Night. Hickory Dickory Dock shares a spread with Little Mouse, a rhyme about a mouse that climbed a lamp to eat the oil and can't get down. The Chinese rhymes are presented in simplified characters, pinyin Romanization, and translated into English. Large, brightly colored illustrations feature a multiethnic cast of children and adults. Most spreads have additional information about Chinese culture and ask readers to find items in the art. This book works best for one-on-one reading or as a resource for educators and parents."—School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Hardcover with jacket and disc edition (April 10, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804840946
• ISBN-13: 978-0804840941
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Resource!!! April 12, 2010

By jaminsodi

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I purchased this book and CD combo while waiting to adopt our little 3 year old girl from China. I was hoping it would create some security for her, hearing her native language amongst such new and strange surroundings, but what I didn't expect was the impact it would have on our whole family! We've had a lot of fun learning to sing the songs! The book has the Chinese characters, the pinyin writing and the English words for each Chinese song. (The English nursery rhymes just have English words.) Before listening, I was afraid the lyrics might be overpowered by the music therefore making it hard to understand. This wasn't the case! The lyrics are very clearly sung with just enough acoustic guitar as background music. This is such a wonderful resource, I'd recommend it to anyone, not just families who have or are going to adopt. It would make a great gift for any family that appreciates culture and open to learning different languages. I only wish there was a set of these!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful bridge between cultures May 18, 2010

By E. Shreeve

Format:Hardcover

With gorgeous, kid-friendly illustrations, this book provides a much-needed bridge in the world of a multi-cultural child - and that means everybody! A wonderful gift for anyone looking to expand their horizons and understand the songs and poetry that unite the human family. A treasure!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful book! May 8, 2010

By Denise Armanino

Format:Hardcover

This beautifully illustrated and well written book was a great purchase. Who knew that at 44 years old, I would be learning something from a children's book? The fun facts and music are a great way to learn about another culture. My kids and I have really enjoyed it!