I'm excited to share with you a wonderful review on A Little Mandarin.
A Little Mandarin. Chinese Children’s Classics v 1.0 is an exciting Mandarin language children’s album.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the album for the purpose of reviewing it. I did not receive monetary compensation for this review. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links if you click on the link, and if you make a purchase I will receive a small monetary compensation. Thank you!
Before I offer my review on it let me share with you who is behind this beautiful album:
A Little Mandarin. Chinese Children’s Classics v 1.0 is an exciting Mandarin language children’s album. Created by Shanghai-born NYC mom, Toni Wang, this award-winning debut release is a first-of-its-kind collection of traditional Chinese children’s songs updated with a fresh new sound and voice. Fusing rock, pop, electro, dance, ska, and hip hop influences with playful lyrics, the album is not only an entertaining and engaging experience for the modern family but also a quintessential educational tool for every little global citizen.
Awards
· Dr.Toy Best Classic, 2013
· Parent’s Choice Silver Honor, 2013
· Creative Child CD of the Year, 2013
Why A Little Mandarin?
• Modern "pop" sound --> Cool music that kids love! Great for sing-a-longs and movement
• Chinese Classics --> introduces traditional songs that have been part of Chinese culture for hundreds of years
• Variety of genres --> Introduces different types of musical styles
• Clear, adult vocals --> Ability to decipher words for ease of learning
• Supporting materials --> Lyrics in English, Simplified Mandarin Chinese and Pinyin (on website)
• Quality production --> Better than anything else on the market today
Where to buy: iTunes, Amazon MP3, Google Play, and hard copies of the CD are available through our store at www.alittlemandarin.com and select retailers around the world.
Get to know us: Check out our website where you can find information about us, downloads and the translated lyrics, www.alittlemandarin.com. Follow on Twitter and on Facebook
Play. Learn. Connect. A Little Mandarin…a lot of fun!
Now for my review!
During the past weeks I have played the album continuously in my car. I even had my father-in-law a retired professor in music, and a pianist listen to the songs while we drove around looking at the Christmas lights in our town. I really wanted to know his opinion on the music that we were listening too, and he had nothing but praise about the album:
"The singer has a beautiful vocal range, and the ability to sing popular children's song in Mandarin. The music itself is cheerful, and upbeat! This is a perfect addition to anyone's musical library, and a must when exposing children to different languages."Of course, I've had my child listening to it as well. This was my 6 yr. old's reaction:
"Mommy, I know that song!" Referring to the popular Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, and Happy Birthday songs. For the rest of the songs, "Mommy, I really like them although I don't understand what she's singing."Now for my personal review:
"Little Mandarin although 'fun, and upbeat' like my father-in-law described it, It is also a very soothing, and calming album. My child is a chatter-box! However, when listening to the album he's quiet, and immersed in the music, and vocals of the singer. I would personally recommend this album to anyone wanting to expose their child to another language through music. We are planning to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year with a cultural play date, and I will certainly have this music playing in the background."
You can purchase this album on Amazon by clicking on the following link: A Little Mandarin Chinese Children's Classics v 1.0