Endorsements of Mandy & Pandy
Mandy and Pandy say "Ni Hao Ma?" has won an iParenting Media Award for their 2007 Outstanding Products Call.
iParenting Media Awards Reviewer Feedback
What are the most positive characteristics of this book?
We enjoyed listening and following along with the book - it was great to have it read with the translation and then read again without them.
The content was very age appropriate and the vocabulary words chosen were easy to explain. The audio portion was very helpful and it was great that there was a "narrator" to explain how the CD would correspond to the book. It's great that the book is read in only Chinese at the end of the CD, my son loved hearing it this way.
This book is bright and has many different items to keep the child's attention. It told about many things kids like to do such as swimming, swinging, snow. etc. The CD that accompanied the book was clear and easy to understand.
Endorsements from Readers
“Mandy and Pandy is such a delight. It is a cute, fun and intelligent way to teach young children how to speak Chinese. Wonderful.”
Nicole from Michigan
“This is an ideal book for any parent wanting to expose a child not only to simple phrases in English but another language, Chinese, as well. What a great idea and it comes with a CD in English and Chinese too. Mandy and Pandy is a delightful story beautifully illustrated about a little girl and her panda bear friend. My grandchildren love the book and I like the idea of exposing them to a very different language. I will be looking out for more stories about Mandy and Pandy.”
“Mandy and Pandy Play "Let's Count" is quite easy to read and the content is great. We also both liked the background "tapping" on the CD, it's really quite catchy!”
“Mandy and Pandy say "Ni Hao Ma?" has been such a hit with our Chinese students and their parents. The pictures are so much fun and the story teaches great language, from family and friends to playing in the park. We can't wait for other 'Mandy and Pandy' stories to come out.”
“I am a Montessori teacher. I don't know Chinese but a book like this will go a long way to teach Chinese to US born kids. The best thing is the interactive teaching which will lessen the fear of a new language among the kids. I see a lot of potential of using similar techniques for other languages.”
“My kids have really enjoyed this first book and are looking forward to the next Mandy and Pandy book. This book appeals to children with different levels of Chinese exposure. My oldest is 6 and already knew some of the Chinese words and was very excited to read both the English and Chinese words to her little brother who is 3. The colorful illustrations captures their interest and even my baby (3months) likes looking at the book! This book and CD is a wonderful vehicle to introduce young children to Chinese in a fun and easy way.”
“Mandy and Pandy is an innovative and brilliant approach to developing our leaders of tomorrow. With the rise of global business and growing influence of China, learning the Chinese language is a critical skill for the future. Mandy and Pandy allows parents to give this priceless gift to their children in a fun and interactive way. Thank you Mandy and Pandy for giving us the tools to prepare our youth for their exciting future!”
“From an educational perspective, Mandy and Pandy Books are excellent - they tell a simple, cute, story in English then translate that into Chinese; the Chinese is then "spelled out" using pin-yin in order to demonstrate to moms how to pronounce the Chinese. As a Chinese teacher in the Chicago Public Schools, I recommend it to my students and their parents completely.”
“Hi, my name is Ann, I am from China and I have a 2 year old daughter. As a native of China, I can say that the language in ‘Mandy and Pandy say “Ni Hao Ma?”’ is accurate, and as a resident of the US, I can say the story is culturally wonderful – simple, colorful, vibrant, and providing insight into Mandy’s life. My daughter Audrey has already read the book several times and read along with the CD too. I think this book is a fun way for young kids to learn Chinese, and I am looking forward to the rest of the series : )”
“I purchased the book and CD set as a gift for all my Fun with Panda students who are between the ages of 3 to 5. It is a cute book for preschoolers to learn Mandarin at home while reading along with the CD. If you want your young children to be fluent in Mandarin, sign up for our weekly Chinese language program then you will get the book and CD set for free. For more info about Fun with Panda, please visit us at www.FunwithPanda.com.”
“Not only is this book educational, but it's full of many colorful pictures and lots of information. As a mother of two American born Chinese children, this book offers a friendly approach for my children to start to embrace their heritage. I look forward to the rest of the series and can't wait to share them with my friends! My kids and I enjoy reading this book together!”
“I think ‘Mandy and Pandy Say Ni Hao Ma’ is a marvelous book! The pictures are vibrant, the characters are so adorable,…what a fun way to expose children to the Chinese language! I believe the Mandy and Pandy book series will be an invaluable tool that helps parents get their kids excited about learning Chinese. I’m an ABC (American-Born Chinese) person who struggled as a child to learn Chinese. I wish Mandy and Pandy books were available when I was a kid!”
"Mandy & Pandy will be a highly valuable tool to teach my two half-Chinese daughters Chinese. They have learned important words in Chinese that they can use in everyday conversation with Mom, Dad, or their Chinese grandmother. The warm and richly colored illustrations also captivate their attention each time I read this book to them! They love it - the book was worth every penny."
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