Books with author Michele Wong McSween

Gordon and Li Li are cousins. Li Li is from Beijing, China, and speaks Mandarin. Gordon lives in Brooklyn, New York, and speaks English. When Li Li visits Gordon for the first time, the cousins must learn to communicate using simple, everyday words.Children and caregivers can read along with Gordon and Li Li as they learn basic English and Mandarin words and their correct pronunciation. Each spread of this sturdy book spotlights a different theme, including greetings, everyday words, numbers, and animals! And every word features the English and Pinyin spelling along with the Chinese character and the phonetic Mandarin pronunciation to help readers practice.This is an adorable and informative must-have first words book for any family who wants to get little ones excited to open the door to learning a second language -- and future language success!

Gordon and Li Li are cousins. Gordon lives in Brooklyn, New York and speaks English. Li Li is from Beijing, China and speaks Mandarin. When Li Li visits Gordon for the first time, the cousins must learn to communicate using simple everyday words. Kids read along with Gordon and Li Li, learning basic words and their correct pronunciation. Each page spotlights a single word in English and pinyin along with the Chinese character and the phonetic pronunciation to speak the word in Mandarin. The durable board book features fun, colorful original illustrations. Words for Everyday is the perfect first-step in getting kids excited to open the door to learning a second language - and future language success.

Gordon and Li Li are cousins. Li Li is from Beijing, China, and speaks Mandarin. Gordon lives in Brooklyn, New York, and speaks English. When Li Li visits Gordon for the first time, the cousins must learn to communicate using simple, everyday words.Children and caregivers can read along with Gordon and Li Li as they learn basic English and Mandarin words and their correct pronunciation. Each spread of this sturdy book spotlights a different theme, including greetings, colors, numbers, and animals! And every word features the English and pinyin spelling along with the Chinese character and the phonetic Mandarin pronunciation to help readers practice.This is an adorable and informative must-have first words book for any family who wants to get little ones excited to open the door to learning a second language -- and future language success!

The second board book in the Gordon & Li Li series features a zoo full of adorable animals! They teach each other the names of 28 different critters in English and Mandarin as young readers go along for the adventure and learn alongside the cousins. Each page spotlights a single animal with a bright, colorful and charming original illustration. Every animal's name is written in English and pinyin - along with the Chinese character and the phonetic pronunciation, which makes it easy for parents and children to read and recite.

Learn English and Mandarin words with Gordon and Li Li as they celebrate the traditions and festivities of Chinese New Year in their latest bilingual book! Gordon and Li Li are cousins. Li Li is from Beijing, China and speaks Mandarin. Gordon lives in Brooklyn, New York and speaks English. They are so excited to celebrate Chinese New Year together! Children and caregivers can learn about the preparation, the good luck foods, and special greetings that ensure a happy and prosperous New Year while learning words in English and Mandarin. Each word features the English and pinyin spelling along with the Chinese character and the phonetic Mandarin pronunciation to help readers practice. This is an adorable and informative must-have book for any family who wants to get little ones excited to learn about Chinese New Year -- and a second language!

Gordon & Li Li love to count. In the third Gordon & Li Li board book, they count everything around them and teach each other numbers in English and Mandarin. Kids read along with Gordon & Li Li as they find so many things to count in each other's language. Each page focuses on a new number with an engaging original illustration. Learning to count in Mandarin is simplified for readers with every page written in English and pinyin - along with the Chinese character and the phonetic pronunciation to say the number in Mandarin. Count along with Gordon & Li Li!

Gordon and Li Li are cousins. Gordon lives in Brooklyn, New York and Li Li is from Beijing, China. Li Li is visiting Gordon in New York for the first time. The cousins are so excited to learn about each other's cities, but wait, Gordon speaks English and Li Li speaks Mandarin! Have fun with Gordon and Li Li as they learn to communicate with simple, everyday words with this Mandarin book for kids.