火鍋ㄏㄨㄛˇ ㄍㄨㄛ huǒ guōMandarin · Traditional
- Traditional characters
- Zhuyin 注音
- Pinyin 拼音
- English
Perfect for families who speak Mandarin and read traditional characters. This version includes Zhuyin to help little ones sound out words.
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Books that teach, toys that delight
Bring Chinese language and culture to life in your playroom with Bitty Bao! Our bilingual books (English + Mandarin or Cantonese) and wooden toys are designed to make learning fun through everyday reading and play.
- Mandarin · Traditional
- Mandarin · Simplified
- Cantonese
- Chinese + EnglishMandarin or Cantonese
- Free bilingual audioRecorded in English + Chinese
- Pinyin, Zhuyin or JyutpingHelp for every reader
- Free domestic shippingOn orders over $100
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Our bilingual books come in 3 versions, so every family can read along at their own pace!
火鍋ㄏㄨㄛˇ ㄍㄨㄛ huǒ guō
火锅huǒ guōMandarin · Simplified
- Simplified characters
- Pinyin 拼音
- English
Ideal if your family speaks Mandarin and reads simplified Chinese. Includes Pinyin to guide pronunciation.
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打邊爐daa2 bin1 lou4Cantonese
- Traditional characters
- Jyutping
- English
For our Cantonese- speaking families. This version uses authentic Cantonese (Hong Kong) vocabulary so the story reads the way you would speak. Jyutping included to help with pronunciation.
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What families say about Bitty Bao
I grew up speaking Cantonese and now want to pass it to my child. Bitty Bao’s books help me teach him and relearn the language.
Irene N.My little one and I love Bitty Bao! We are learning more about our culture and our language together.
Laura C.They have the cutest and very well-made educational toys. Their books are not only cute but full of lots of things to learn.
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Why Bitty Bao?
Learning a language is so much sweeter when it comes with culture, and that is what Bitty Bao is here for. Every book and toy is meticulously created with authenticity in mind, from the 拼音 (pīnyīn) and jyutping that help beginners read along, to the festivals and foods your family may already love. Because we believe bilingualism is the key to a better world, we hope our books and toys bring families closer through reading and play.