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Format: Hardcover
Language: Simplified Chinese
Pages per book: 32
Lines per page: 1-5
Luka® can read this book!
First, There Was An Apple 首先有一个苹果 (shǒu xiān yǒu yí gè píng guǒ )
Why we love this book:
- Simple counting story with limited text per page makes it easier for little ones to memorize
- Fun Japanese-style illustrations capture the attention of older learners
- Offers plenty of opportunities to practice counting in Chinese
Is my child ready for this set?
"Read by myself":
The limited text per page and the prevalence of common language make it a good "bridge book" for readers. The involved plot and detailed illustrations will capture the interest of experienced readers ages 3-7.
Option to pair with Luka®:
Consider adding Luka®, the reading robot, to your order. Luka® reads 70,000 books in Mandarin Chinese!
Set Luka® in front of the book, and it will read aloud any page your child turns to-- creating a unique, independent physical book reading experience even if your child isn't ready to read by themselves. Click to read our founders' personal review of Luka here.
Happy learning!