Product Review

My First Everyday Words in Cantonese & English is unique in its focus on colloquial Cantonese, not formal written Chinese. This book introduces Cantonese language and culture to preschool children, and is ideal for families or caregivers who may not be fully fluent in spoken Cantonese or written Chinese.Starting with “Good Morning!”, this picture book contains the conversational questions, phrases and words needed to talk through a day in the life of a toddler. Each phrase is written in traditional Chinese characters and color-coded to the phonetic pronunciation and English translation. A special section for dim sum, a Cantonese cuisine and tradition of small, bite-sized plates, is also included.