
Overall, the books seem to have positive reviews in both English and Chinese from other families. However, t here is still an ample amount of illustrations which are soft on the eyes and have lovely detail that supports the text.

Also, the font is larger than most Chinese picture books with generous spacing between each line. Some pages have only a couple lines of text others are filled with text. We often don’t know which books will be a hit or drag until we try it! 2. In both English and Chinese, the story line has quite a bit of repetition which will help readers practice and memorize unfamiliar Chinese characters or English words throughout a chapter.Ī few parents have told me that the stories are too repetitive and therefore mundane for their child, so please keep that in mind. Why Little Bear books are an excellent bridge for budding readers 1. Since the series was originally written in English, the content is relatable for non-native learners such as our Chinese American family. The old-fashioned stories have gentle humor and are adorable for young children.īecause the animals talk about wearing clothes, going fishing with dad, celebrating a birthday, imagination, and friendship, the series are great for building up common, everyday Chinese parenting and family vocabulary. Little Bear 《小熊 》is an anthropomorphic series of stories centered around a bear, his parents, and animal friends (eg, chicken, cat, duck, owl). Little Bear Book Titles (Chinese and English)


作者 (Author): Elsa Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak.Little Bear Books 《小熊 》by Else Holmelund Minarik Please see the disclosure policy for details. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission which supports this educational website at no additional cost to you.
