A Mandarin & English
children’s book.
Bring a shared meal into storytime with Dim Sum, Please! by Lin and Edwin Choi. This separate Mandarin edition pairs English with traditional Chinese characters and pinyin pronunciation support.
Paperback ISBN 9798541699067. Retailers set prices, availability, and shipping.
Mandarin words.
English beside them.
The Mandarin edition is for families who want to explore Mandarin through an illustrated story about dim sum. It is a separate language edition from the Cantonese book shown elsewhere on this site.
Use the pictures and English text as an entry point. A Mandarin-speaking reader can add the sounds; pinyin gives readers a way to follow the pronunciation.
- Title
- Dim Sum, Please! (Mandarin Edition)
- Authors
- Lin Choi and Edwin Choi
- Languages
- Mandarin and English
- Chinese text
- Traditional characters
- Pronunciation
- Pinyin
- Paperback ISBN
- 9798541699067
- Theme
- Dim sum and shared family reading
How to choose a Mandarin children’s book.
Before choosing a bilingual Chinese picture book, look beyond the word “Chinese” on the listing. Check the spoken language, the character set, and the pronunciation guide. In this edition, the spoken-language focus is Mandarin, the Chinese text uses traditional characters, and the pronunciation support is pinyin.
If your family reads simplified characters, check a retailer preview before ordering: this edition uses traditional characters. If your goal is Cantonese storytime, choose our Cantonese-English book with Jyutping instead. The Cantonese versus Mandarin edition guide explains the difference.
Make a little room for Mandarin at storytime.
Start with a picture that interests your child. Ask what they notice, talk about a dish your family enjoys, or imagine who could sit at the table. You can share the English text first and return to a Mandarin word with someone who knows its pronunciation.
Try returning to the same page on another day. Let the child choose what to look at, and leave room for a grandparent’s food memories or a parent’s favorite order. The book can open a conversation without turning every page into a test.
Find more ideas for reading bilingual books together, including ways to begin when you are learning alongside your child.
Before you buy.
Match the title’s “Mandarin Edition” label and paperback ISBN 9798541699067. A familiar cover or the words “Dim Sum, Please!” alone may not identify the language edition. Check the seller’s format, shipping destination, and current availability before ordering.
Edition references: Mandarin paperback listing and Mandarin edition description. Retailer page counts and dates vary, so they are not used as edition-selection criteria here.
A little clarity before storytime.
Does this Mandarin book use traditional or simplified Chinese?
The Mandarin edition uses traditional Chinese characters, alongside English and pinyin. It is not a simplified-character edition.
Does it include pinyin?
Yes. The Mandarin edition includes pinyin pronunciation support. The separate Cantonese edition uses Jyutping.
Is the Cantonese sample page a Mandarin preview?
No. The egg-tart sample currently shown on this site is from the Cantonese edition. It shows Jyutping, not Mandarin pinyin.
Can we read it if we are new to Mandarin?
You can begin with the English text and pictures. For Mandarin pronunciation, read with a Mandarin-speaking family member or another trusted speaker. Choose a pace that suits your child.
Who wrote Dim Sum, Please!?
Lin Choi and Edwin Choi are the authors. Read about the people behind Linwin Books.