Few things delight a young child more than animals, which makes them one of the best topics for early Mandarin. This free book introduces nineteen friendly creatures — from the beloved 熊猫 (panda) to the tiny 蚂蚁 (ant) — each with Chinese characters, pinyin, English, and tap-to-hear audio.
Animal words are full of fun patterns to notice. 熊猫 literally means bear-cat, and 长颈鹿 (giraffe) means long-neck deer. Tap any animal to hear it spoken slowly, make the sounds together, and switch between Mandarin and English audio so the whole family can play along.
Built for toddlers, preschoolers, and bilingual homes, this book needs no sign-up and runs on any device. When you are ready for more, try our free family and vegetables books, or create a personalized Chinese storybook starring your own child and their favourite animals.