Cantonese Resources for Non-Fluent Parents
My toxic trait is I'm very good at starting projects but I never finish them completely. For example, I promised you all a second dinosaur-themed post at the start of July and August is now here. Thank you for bearing with this very tired teacher and mama! Today, I am delighted to bring you two… Continue reading Learn Dinosaur Names in Cantonese – Colouring Pages and Book 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
‘Goodnight Moon’ has been a bedtime favourite for decades and has sold over 48 million copies worldwide. It was one of the first children’s books to move away from a plot-driven narrative and instead focus on everyday items and daily life. This genre-defining book is catered for young audiences; it turns out small children care… Continue reading Goodnight Moon: Cantonese Translation
‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by children and adults alike in multiple languages across the world. The singsong chanting aspect of the story is equally delightful in both Cantonese and English and I’m so pleased to have created a written Cantonese version for AJ. How I… Continue reading We’re Going on a Bear Hunt: Cantonese Translation
When I first met AJ's dad, he was working as a zoo keeper. So I am particularly delighted to bring you my translation of Dear Zoo, a charming story about the zoo sending lots of different animals in hopes of finding the reader the perfect pet. My partner still works with animals and we are… Continue reading Dear Zoo: Cantonese Translation
I’ve always been obsessed with reading and collecting books (two hobbies in their own right) and ow I have AJ, I’m now doubly obsessed! I have lots more translations of AJ’s children’s books on the way. Today, we’re reading “That’s Not My Pony”, which is the second translation I’ve done from the “That’s not my…”… Continue reading That’s Not My Pony! Cantonese Translation
Even though he can’t read, AJ already has a favourite author- he adores every Eric Carle book we have. Something about the bold illustrations makes him wiggle with excitement. Written Cantonese and Jyutping Translation Thanks to Cantonese for Families, I read ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?’ in Cantonese nearly everyday. I printed… Continue reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Cantonese Colouring Printables and Translation
Buying books and reading are two separate hobbies as far as I’m concerned and there’s no better reason to give in to my inner book-hoarder than having a baby. My goal is to be able to spend every story time reading to AJ in Cantonese, however, this presents a few issues: I can’t read Chinese… Continue reading How I Make my Own Cantonese Books
I love reading to AJ in Cantonese but unfortunately, there aren’t many books out there that I can read to him as I rely on Jyutping. I’ve spent weeks scouring the internet for more translations of popular children’s books but eventually, I came to the conclusion that I would need to start making my own… Continue reading That’s Not My Puppy! Cantonese Translation
Mama Bear Cantonese 