In English and Mandarin Chinese, Belle Yang's bilingual board books celebrate the natural world with simple concepts and beautiful, bold illustrations.In springtime, when wild geese come to nest, there are eggs for counting. But how many goslings will there be? And how many in the whole paddling family, when Papa and Mama join them? Tonal marks used in the book are explained in a final spread, along with a pinyin translation of the Chinese characters.
On sale: April 24, 2012
Age: 0-3 years
Grade: Up to Preschool
Page count: 24 Pages
ISBN: 9780763652791
Belle Yang is the author-illustrator of
Foo, the Flying Frog of Washtub Pond; Hannah Is My Name; and
Always Come Home to Me, a Chinese American Librarians Association Best Children’s Book. She lives in California.
This bilingual offering blooms.
—Kirkus Reviews
Outstanding.
—Kirkus Reviews Children's Book blog
