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Chinese and English Nursery Rhymes: Share and Sing in Two Languages [Audio CD Included]
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!
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!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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January 24, 2010I illustrated this one
February 13, 2020
It was a clever idea to have both English and Chinese children's poems and such. The Chinese poems were written in Chinese (characters and phonetically) and in English. There is also a CD to aid in the sing-a-long-ness of it all. It's a neat way to expand your nursery rhythm horizons.
October 5, 2017
Award(s): N/A
Grade: Preschool-Grade 5
Summary: This is a bilingual book that contains classic nursery rhymes in both English and Mandarin Chinese. The rhymes are organized in pairs; one from China and the next in English, to demonstrate that no matter where in the world you are from, you can have similarities (and differences, and that’s okay!). Regardless of native language, anyone can learn these fun rhymes and rhythms by following along with the words on the page or singing along with the CD (if you have it).
Review: I love that this book celebrates different cultures in a fun and interactive way. I find it convenient that the book includes nursery rhymes and songs that most students already know, such as, “Muffin Man” “Happy Birthday to You” and “Hickory Dickory Dock.” This will allow for all of the students to participate and feel included, while simultaneously teaching students that although people may come from different places/cultures, we are not so different.
In Class Use: The book can be used as supplementary material during a unit on culture, bilingualism, language, or diversity. It can also be used as a preface to an activity where students find information about their own heritage/culture and write about it or bring an item in to share with the class.
Grade: Preschool-Grade 5
Summary: This is a bilingual book that contains classic nursery rhymes in both English and Mandarin Chinese. The rhymes are organized in pairs; one from China and the next in English, to demonstrate that no matter where in the world you are from, you can have similarities (and differences, and that’s okay!). Regardless of native language, anyone can learn these fun rhymes and rhythms by following along with the words on the page or singing along with the CD (if you have it).
Review: I love that this book celebrates different cultures in a fun and interactive way. I find it convenient that the book includes nursery rhymes and songs that most students already know, such as, “Muffin Man” “Happy Birthday to You” and “Hickory Dickory Dock.” This will allow for all of the students to participate and feel included, while simultaneously teaching students that although people may come from different places/cultures, we are not so different.
In Class Use: The book can be used as supplementary material during a unit on culture, bilingualism, language, or diversity. It can also be used as a preface to an activity where students find information about their own heritage/culture and write about it or bring an item in to share with the class.
October 3, 2017
Awards: n/a
Appropriate grade level(s): preschool-2nd grade
Summary: This book includes both classical English nursery rhymes as well as Chinese nursery rhymes. Nursery rhymes of both languages can be found on a similar page if they share a common theme. This book also gives some information on the Chinese language.
Review: I love how this book introduces diversity to children's bookshelf. Not only are there nursery rhymes, but the songs will also make if fun for the students to read. This book is not only an enjoyable read, but I enjoyed myself learning a little bit about Chinese culture.
Possible in-class uses:
1)Introduce a culture unit
2)Students can do a small project where they learn about their own family culture
3)Learn about different bilingual nursery rhymes
Appropriate grade level(s): preschool-2nd grade
Summary: This book includes both classical English nursery rhymes as well as Chinese nursery rhymes. Nursery rhymes of both languages can be found on a similar page if they share a common theme. This book also gives some information on the Chinese language.
Review: I love how this book introduces diversity to children's bookshelf. Not only are there nursery rhymes, but the songs will also make if fun for the students to read. This book is not only an enjoyable read, but I enjoyed myself learning a little bit about Chinese culture.
Possible in-class uses:
1)Introduce a culture unit
2)Students can do a small project where they learn about their own family culture
3)Learn about different bilingual nursery rhymes
May 15, 2019
This book has American and Chinese nursery rhymes side-by-side. There are Chinese nursery rhymes that are translated into English and no translation for the English rhymes into Chinese. There are cultural facts riddled throughout the book that are interesting. The illustrations definitely demonstrate multiculturalism. This book allows children to see the commonalities between different cultures. I have no real criticism but this books layout and illustrations didn't ignite a spark in me. The idea of nursery rhymes is boring to me and seemed very basic.
October 21, 2013
This is a book of Chinese & English nursery rhymes that shows the rhymes side-by-side that you can easily compare. Not every English nursery rhyme has an equivalent in Chinese, but the author did her best to translate some rhymes in Chinese (like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star & the Happy Birthday song.)
I especially liked how the author included Chinese rhymes that didn't necessarily have an English version. For instance, the Chinese nursery rhyme called "Little Bugs" on page 10, doesn't have an equivalent in English, but children will enjoy singing it anyway.
Whenever a book comes with a CD, I tend to focus on the book instead. Having said that, the singers on the CD do not sing in harmony with one another. I suppose that I'm used to American children who have been trained to sing "professionally" but maybe the author felt that children singing off-key would sound more natural. Another irritation that other reviewers had, was the fact that the author is singing Chinese in a Taiwanese dialect. I feel like this shouldn't be a problem. Faye-Lynn Wu was born & raised in Taiwan, but now lives in California. Since she grew up in Taiwan, then that is the dialect most natural for her. Until a person from mainland Chinese comes out with their own CD, then other people shouldn't really complain about the CD being sung in Taiwanese Chinese! To download the rhymes in traditional form characters, visit http://www.tuttlepublishing.com
I especially liked how the author included Chinese rhymes that didn't necessarily have an English version. For instance, the Chinese nursery rhyme called "Little Bugs" on page 10, doesn't have an equivalent in English, but children will enjoy singing it anyway.
Whenever a book comes with a CD, I tend to focus on the book instead. Having said that, the singers on the CD do not sing in harmony with one another. I suppose that I'm used to American children who have been trained to sing "professionally" but maybe the author felt that children singing off-key would sound more natural. Another irritation that other reviewers had, was the fact that the author is singing Chinese in a Taiwanese dialect. I feel like this shouldn't be a problem. Faye-Lynn Wu was born & raised in Taiwan, but now lives in California. Since she grew up in Taiwan, then that is the dialect most natural for her. Until a person from mainland Chinese comes out with their own CD, then other people shouldn't really complain about the CD being sung in Taiwanese Chinese! To download the rhymes in traditional form characters, visit http://www.tuttlepublishing.com
February 26, 2017
1. Preschool-2nd grade
2. This book has English and Chinese nursery rhymes. On the pages with the Chinese nursery rhymes there are translations of it, so children can first try it in Chinese and then English. This book is filled with colorful pictures.
3. I enjoyed this book because I like how diverse it is. It takes something so simple as a nursery rhyme and shows us how we are all the same no matter where we come from. I think students could benefit from learning these rhymes from a different culture.
4. Something we can do with this book is have it be the starting point for a diversity theme. We could break up into groups, and research Chinese culture and have them present what they learned to the class.
2. This book has English and Chinese nursery rhymes. On the pages with the Chinese nursery rhymes there are translations of it, so children can first try it in Chinese and then English. This book is filled with colorful pictures.
3. I enjoyed this book because I like how diverse it is. It takes something so simple as a nursery rhyme and shows us how we are all the same no matter where we come from. I think students could benefit from learning these rhymes from a different culture.
4. Something we can do with this book is have it be the starting point for a diversity theme. We could break up into groups, and research Chinese culture and have them present what they learned to the class.
February 27, 2017
1.) No Awards
2.) Preschool
3.) These nursery rhymes are in English as well as in Chinese. Some of the songs are Tricycle, I'm A Little Teapot and Little Sister. It also show information about the Chinese language.
4.) I really enjoyed learning and singing the different songs. I think the students will find them fun and entertaining. Also, the idea of learning about the Chinese language adds a deeper connection to the book.
5.) Have students who can speak two languages bring in nursery rhymes they know from childhood in their native language to share with the class.
Create drawings to go along with each song.
2.) Preschool
3.) These nursery rhymes are in English as well as in Chinese. Some of the songs are Tricycle, I'm A Little Teapot and Little Sister. It also show information about the Chinese language.
4.) I really enjoyed learning and singing the different songs. I think the students will find them fun and entertaining. Also, the idea of learning about the Chinese language adds a deeper connection to the book.
5.) Have students who can speak two languages bring in nursery rhymes they know from childhood in their native language to share with the class.
Create drawings to go along with each song.
February 27, 2017
Award(s): N/A
Grade(s): Pre-K to 2nd Grade
Summary: This book is a collection of both, Chinese and English nursery rhymes. There is one English and one Chinese nursery rhyme of a common theme paired side by side on a page. There are many familiar english ones throughout the book in addition to some not so familar ones which have chinese roots.
Review: I enjoyed this book because it was not your stereotypical nursery rhyme book. I feel like often, these kinds of books can get repetative, so this is something new and refreshing for the class and they learn about new cultures and diversity.
In Class Use: Diversity, Culture unit, Bi-Lingual students, Learning about customs/the world around us
Grade(s): Pre-K to 2nd Grade
Summary: This book is a collection of both, Chinese and English nursery rhymes. There is one English and one Chinese nursery rhyme of a common theme paired side by side on a page. There are many familiar english ones throughout the book in addition to some not so familar ones which have chinese roots.
Review: I enjoyed this book because it was not your stereotypical nursery rhyme book. I feel like often, these kinds of books can get repetative, so this is something new and refreshing for the class and they learn about new cultures and diversity.
In Class Use: Diversity, Culture unit, Bi-Lingual students, Learning about customs/the world around us
February 27, 2017
1)No awards
2Pre-K to 3rd grade
3)This book contains a collection of Chinese and American poems. The Chinese poems are displayed in their original Chinese text with English like subtitle text displayed right below them. The pages also contain small "did you know prints" that further explains Chinese culture to the reader.
4)I really enjoyed how the book seamless blended English and Chinese nursery rhymes. The illustration also does an excellent job of bringing the Chinese nursery and culture alive.
5)Reading a piece of Chinese nursery can be done during February on the day of the Chinese New Year. A week will be dedicated to education the classroom on Chinese culture.
2Pre-K to 3rd grade
3)This book contains a collection of Chinese and American poems. The Chinese poems are displayed in their original Chinese text with English like subtitle text displayed right below them. The pages also contain small "did you know prints" that further explains Chinese culture to the reader.
4)I really enjoyed how the book seamless blended English and Chinese nursery rhymes. The illustration also does an excellent job of bringing the Chinese nursery and culture alive.
5)Reading a piece of Chinese nursery can be done during February on the day of the Chinese New Year. A week will be dedicated to education the classroom on Chinese culture.
May 5, 2012
I'm more partial to the Japanese title (Japanese Nursery Rhymes: Carp Streamers, Falling Rain and Other Traditional Favorites) from this publisher, but this is a good find as well. The English rhymes you've heard before, but it is nice to see them paired with their Chinese equivalents.
October 3, 2014
This is great for teachers and parents who want to bring Chinese and English into a child's life. It has a CD which really helps with getting everyone to understand the tune. I gave this as a gift to a couple families and they loved it. For teachers, this is great for circle times/morning meetings and with integrating a new language into each day.
April 12, 2011
I consider this a find! Rhymes in English/Chinese/Pin yin. It even comes with a CD!
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September 27, 2016Ages 6-8
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September 22, 20171. Awards the book has received: none
2. Appropriate grade level(s): preschool through 2nd grade
3. Summary: This book has many English and Chinese nursery rhymes in english and chiense words and characters. This book allows for a culturally defined experience just having students understand that not all of the nursery rhymes they know may be English. Leading to students understanding that there are other languages in the world other than their spoken language. This collection of nursery rhymes would be good for students exploration into understanding of other cultures through their nursery rhymes translated into English.
Review: This book is a great teaching tool for cultural understanding of other cultures. While using this book showing and reading nursery rhymes, which students may have never heard of before can, allow them to see the culture of china. Thought this diffusion of cultures the students can see the differences and similarities in these rhymes of the different cultures. This is a teaching tool for other cultures to bridge the gap of a diverse classroom.
4. Uses in the classroom:
- Showing cultural diversity in the classroom.
- Looking at similarities in nursery rhymes from other parts of the world.
- Being able to identify differences in cultures through nursery rhymes.
2. Appropriate grade level(s): preschool through 2nd grade
3. Summary: This book has many English and Chinese nursery rhymes in english and chiense words and characters. This book allows for a culturally defined experience just having students understand that not all of the nursery rhymes they know may be English. Leading to students understanding that there are other languages in the world other than their spoken language. This collection of nursery rhymes would be good for students exploration into understanding of other cultures through their nursery rhymes translated into English.
Review: This book is a great teaching tool for cultural understanding of other cultures. While using this book showing and reading nursery rhymes, which students may have never heard of before can, allow them to see the culture of china. Thought this diffusion of cultures the students can see the differences and similarities in these rhymes of the different cultures. This is a teaching tool for other cultures to bridge the gap of a diverse classroom.
4. Uses in the classroom:
- Showing cultural diversity in the classroom.
- Looking at similarities in nursery rhymes from other parts of the world.
- Being able to identify differences in cultures through nursery rhymes.
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September 24, 2017“Chinese and English Nursery Rhymes” Faye-Lynn Wu; published by Tuttle Publishing, copyright 2010; Vermont
1. Awards this book has won: none
2. This book is appropriate for children in preschool through 2nd grade
3. Summary: The book has many short Chinese nursery rhymes along with their English translations. Each page has illustrations related to the nursery rhymes. Several facts related to the nursery rhymes appear on each page.
4. Review: I think this book is a wonderful, unique resource to explore others cultures at a very early age. The book contains many nursery rhymes that could be read through the year. The themes are relatable and the book includes a disk that may include audio of the rhymes being read in Chinese.
5. Uses in classroom:
a. Read“I Hear Thunder” and create collage rain storms.
b. Read “Donuts For Sale” and make a donut shop in dramatic play
c. Compare “Rock and Rock” to “Rock a bye Baby.”
1. Awards this book has won: none
2. This book is appropriate for children in preschool through 2nd grade
3. Summary: The book has many short Chinese nursery rhymes along with their English translations. Each page has illustrations related to the nursery rhymes. Several facts related to the nursery rhymes appear on each page.
4. Review: I think this book is a wonderful, unique resource to explore others cultures at a very early age. The book contains many nursery rhymes that could be read through the year. The themes are relatable and the book includes a disk that may include audio of the rhymes being read in Chinese.
5. Uses in classroom:
a. Read“I Hear Thunder” and create collage rain storms.
b. Read “Donuts For Sale” and make a donut shop in dramatic play
c. Compare “Rock and Rock” to “Rock a bye Baby.”
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