Books by Karen Yee

This book focuses on spoken (not formal) Cantonese. Written in traditional Chinese, Jyutping & alternate phonetic pronunciations and English.

My First Everyday Words in Cantonese & English introduces Cantonese language and culture to preschool children. This book is unique in its focus on colloquial Cantonese, not formal written Chinese. Chinese characters are color-coded to the pronunciation and English translation. This book is ideal for when families or caregivers are not fully fluent in spoken Cantonese or written Chinese.Starting with "Good Morning!", this picture book contains conversational questions, phrases and words to take you through a day in the life of a toddler. Each word is written in traditional Chinese characters, Jyutping and simplified phonetic English. A special section for dim sum, a Cantonese cuisine and tradition of small, bite-sized plates, is also included.

My First Animals in Cantonese is unique in its focus on colloquial Cantonese, not formal written Chinese. This book introduces Cantonese language and culture to preschool children, and is ideal for families or caregivers who may not be fully fluent in spoken Cantonese or written Chinese.This picture book uses conversational questions, phrases and words to take you on a journey to a farm, a zoo, a park and the oceanside. Each word is written in traditional Chinese characters and color-coded to the phonetic pronunciation and English translation.Note: The official Jyutping pronunciation/phonetic is included. The second, alternate pronunciation is provided in US phonetic English

My First Book of Things That Go! in Cantonese & English is unique in its focus on spoken Cantonese, not formal written Chinese. This book introduces Cantonese language to preschool children, and is ideal for families or caregivers who may not be fully fluent in spoken Cantonese or written Chinese.Conversational phrases take you and your toddler on a tour around the city of Vancouver. You'll visit a park, construction zone, lighthouse, mountain, wharf and garden - and see over 40 vehicles along the way. With phrases such as "We're taking the plane!", "Let's buy tickets!" to "We're riding the subway home!", this picture book introduces questions, phrases and words to talk your toddler through your visit.Each word is written in traditional Chinese characters and color-coded to the Jyutping and alternetic phonetic pronunciations, and English. ¿NOTE: This book was previously published as "Cantonese in the City: Cars, Trucks, Boats & Planes".