JoJo Chinese Songs for Baby & Me – Book 1, 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 After Me" track A gentle, musical introduction to Mandarin Chinese through bonding, comfort, 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 and everyday interaction. It also serves as a natural first introduction to Chinese for preschool children ages 3–5. As the first stage in a 6-book series, Book 1 focuses on closeness, comfort, and early connection. Through gentle, authentic Mandarin songs, it supports meaningful moments such as cuddling, rocking, soothing, and winding down for sleep, reflecting how language and culture are naturally experienced in Chinese-speaking families. Each page features a press-to-play sound button that brings original Mandarin songs to life. With repetition, rhythm, and emotional warmth, the songs help young children tune into the sounds and patterns of the language in a natural and engaging 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 listening, interaction, 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