{"product_id":"playtime-mandarin-chinese","title":"Playtime (Mandarin Chinese)","description":"Product Description\n\nIn Chinese: Playtime, kids explore the wonder of play with Little Pim and pals, from blocks to boats to stuffed animals having tea parties, to dress up, while learning more than 60 words for playtime from a native Mandarin speaker.\nLittle Pim is the premiere foreign language immersion series designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 0-5). Winner of 10 consumer awards, the Little Pim series uses the Little Pim Entertainment Immersion Method to introduce children to a second or third language at the time when they are uniquely equipped to absorb languages. Each DVD contains seven short episodes and introduces over 60 words and phrases, providing young children with the essential building blocks for language acquisition. Kids love Little Pim, the animated panda who invites young viewers to join him in his playful antics as they learn the language alongside real children enjoying everyday activities such as playing, eating, waking, and napping.\n\nReview\n\nThe Little Pim series uses immersion and interaction techniques to create an engaging and fun-to-watch language learning experience. Pim, an animated panda, is the series' main character who begins each learning section. Each introductory animated skit is followed by live-action footage of children engaged in everyday activities. The focus is on the first words typically acquired by children (e.g., bed, fork, fruit, I'm tired, etc.). Each DVD teaches more than 60 new words and phrases arranged in five-minute episodes. The narration is clear, crisp, and easy-to-understand; the music is cheerful but not overpowering; and the visuals are colorful and vibrant. The parent guide contains general information on pandas and early language instruction. There are optional English subtitles. --Video Librarian\n\nJulia Pimsleur Levine's Little Pim: Foreign Language and Fun language-immersion series follows the daily activities of the titular animated panda, presented here in French (with separate programs available in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese). Comprised of seven five-minute episodes focused on foods, drinks, utensils, etc., Eating and Drinking combines clips of Little Pim engaged in activities ranging from hand washing to making a tall sandwich, coupled with real-life segments of youngsters and family members cooking and eating together. Featuring onscreen circling of specific items, as well as instant repetition, the program also includes optional English subtitles for words and phrases. With a projected 12 titles in 12 different languages slated for release over the next 18 months, this initial volume in a new language introduction series for toddlers and preschoolers is a promising start. Recommended.\nThis text refers to the French: Eating and Drinking. DVD. --Video Librarian\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B000Y0D15M\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B000Y0D15M.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Little Pim Panda|Julia Pimsleur\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Dvd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case will show wear, and may be in library packaging. Ships fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41892839751738,"sku":"DBV.B000Y0D15M.A","price":9.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B000Y0D15M-0.jpg?v=1793853795","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/playtime-mandarin-chinese","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}