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This effective, easy-to-use, & enjoyable aid to learning Mandarin will appeal to language students of all ages. 15 thematic scenes each depict a common topic, including: a picnic, a farm, at dinner, vehicles, the bathroom, & more. Each scene contains dozens of familiar objects (household items, clothing, food, furniture, people, & animals). All are clearly identified by the appropriate word in Mandarin & in the Pinyin transliteration. To help reinforce words & meanings, pictures can be colored (which adds to the fun of learning). In addition, a complete list of Mandarin words, their Pinyin transliterations, & their English transliterations is located at the back of the book. An educational paperback activity, coloring, & language learning book by Ling Li & Barbara Steadman.