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A bilingual English-Mandarin Chinese activity book that teaches kids all about The Little Monkey King (小猴王). Perfect for 4-6 year old kids who are Mandarin Chinese beginners. This interactive 50-page book includes: The Little Monkey King (小猴王) story and coloring book Monkey Tree Ladder craft (猴子下樹梯) 猴, 王, 力writing practice sheets Fun Monkeys from Asia(有趣的亞洲猴子) Many more mini games that reinforce real life concepts Edition: Traditional Chinese (Simplified is available as a separate title). Why Welly works: Kid driven: Our themes are kid requested, and the content is relatable, so kids can apply what they learn into their everyday life. Multi sensory learning: Concepts are best reinforced in multiple ways. That's why our content spans reading, writing, and making. Cultural gateway: Creating a positive experience to grow the kids' curiosity for the language and culture, even when they're older. If you enjoy this title, try our other themes, from Mulan to the Chinese Zodiac!