Book Reviews, Cantonese Books

Calvin Goes to School Book Review (+ Giveaway!)

Like his mother, AJ is a real book worm and now has amassed quite the collection of bilingual Canto/English books. One of his favourite books is 'Things that Go!' by Karen Yee, which he affectionately refers to as his "go go book". I think there was a solid 8 months where I read his go… Continue reading Calvin Goes to School Book Review (+ Giveaway!)

Book Reviews, Chinese New Year, Translated Books

Busy Chinese New Year: Cantonese Translation

Are you ready for Chinese New Year? It doesn’t feel that long since we’ve celebrated the Gregorian New Year but I’m still very excited for the Year of the Rabbit. This is the first CNY that AJ will be able to eat dinner with us and our family have a big reunion dinner planned. I’m… Continue reading Busy Chinese New Year: Cantonese Translation

Book Reviews, Cantonese Books

Duck Duck Books Review

As a non-fluent Cantonese speaker, I so appreciate children’s books in written/colloquial Cantonese. Bonus points if the content is accessible to toddlers. And extra bonus points need to be awarded if the books come in the toddler-friendly board book form. Duck Duck Books three board books win all these points plus they are a minority… Continue reading Duck Duck Books Review

Book Reviews, Cantonese Books

Bitty Bao Book Review

When I first found out that Bitty Bao were releasing Cantonese versions their first three books, I set a phone reminder for the date their preorder form went live; I was so excited. As they are based in the US, I immediately contacted my good friend who lives there and she said she would happily… Continue reading Bitty Bao Book Review

Book Reviews, Cantonese Books

Hambaanglaang Graded Readers Book Review

So you may know by now I have a book obsession. I cannot stop buying them, especially if they are in written Cantonese and Jyutping. Well, Hambaanglaang’s graded readers promise all that plus more! I bought 15 readers (out of a total of 40) across 4 levels from their store in Hong Kong to see… Continue reading Hambaanglaang Graded Readers Book Review