JoJo Chinese Songs for Baby & Me – Book 2, A Mandarin Chinese Musical Sound Board Book for Babies and Toddlers (Ages 0–3)

By: Christine Yang Barry, Lukas Miao Zhang etc. (Illustrator) & Felton Pilate (Music Producer) Originally Published in: United States Format: Interactive board book with a press-to-play sound button on each page Language: Songs in Mandarin Chinese; text in Simplified Chinese, pinyin, and English Songs per book: 6 songs + 1 "Say It with Me" track A playful, musical introduction to Mandarin Chinese through movement, interaction, and everyday moments. This interactive Mandarin Chinese musical sound board book is designed for babies and toddlers (ages 0–3), introducing early language through songs, movement, and shared play. It also serves as a natural first introduction to Chinese for preschool children ages 3–5. Building on early bonding and connection, Book 2 focuses on movement, play, and interaction. Through playful, authentic Mandarin songs, it encourages active participation in everyday moments such as lifting up high, clapping hands, spinning in circles, counting fingers, and moving together, helping children connect language with action. Each page features a press-to-play sound button that brings original Mandarin songs to life. With repetition, rhythm, and physical engagement, the songs help young children connect sounds, words, and movement in a natural and joyful way. Text is presented in simplified Chinese characters with pinyin and English translations, making it accessible for families with or without a Chinese language background. Designed with early childhood expertise and inspired by approaches such as Montessori, Total Physical Response (TPR), and parent–child interaction, this book supports how babies learn through movement, participation, and shared attention. It builds a strong foundation for both language development and connection. Part of a 6-book collection, the series introduces over 300 everyday Mandarin words across 36 songs, following a child’s natural developmental progression from early bonding to growing independence. Each book stands on its own, and together they grow with the child. A joyful and culturally rooted foundation, this collection is an essential first library for families raising Chinese-speaking or bilingual children. Originally published as part of the JoJo Sing & Learn series. Selected Title Recognized with National Book Awards IPPY Gold Medal – Best Children’s Interactive Book CALA (Chinese American Librarians Association) – Best Children’s Nonfiction Book Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards – Silver Medal for Best Activity Book