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[tamarind]

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[tamarind]

kids_r_innocent:

tamarind:

Hi kids_r_innocent,
The Japanese manga translated to Chinese books are actually more suitable for kids 8 or 9 years to teenagers. The words are actually quite difficult, though there are lots of pictures.

For preschool kids, I highly recommend
哆啦A梦
http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=9165243&ref=search-1-A

There are tons of them. Preschool kids will not be able to read them independently, parents need to read the words to them.

Popular sells a set of 6 哆啦A梦 in bigger size and full color. My P1 girl has finished reading all 6 of them and she likes them very much. My younger boy also ask my mother to read to him every night. There are probably about 50 more books in small sizes, black and white, and the words are quite small.

Dear Tamarind,

My gal does not like 哆啦A梦. So i am tempted to buy and read those comics translated from Jap manga for myself first. Any good recommendations....

Thanks!!

kids_r_innocent,
Those manga that I was crazy about are no longer in print now, which is a pity because those are really very good. However, as I said, these books will not be suitable for kids below 9 years of age. My absolute love was 小甜甜 (作者: 水木杏子 / 五十嵐優美子).

For preschool kids, I recommend these excellent picture books :
小熊宝宝绘本 (4000+ reviews)
http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=9319968

噼里啪啦系列 (1800+ reviews)
http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=20530151&ref=order-2-A

小猫当当系列 (267 reviews)
http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=20717811

可爱的鼠小弟 (921 reviews)
http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=20646032

鸡蛋哥哥（全四册）
http://product.dangdang.com/product.aspx?product_id=20171574

See my blog for more photos :
http://tamarindvillage.blogspot.com/2010/02/chinese-picture-books-4.html

I think that the 5 series above (total 48 books) are the \"must-have\" Chinese picture books for all kids between 0 - 6 years old.

For P1 to P6 girls, the first 2 series in this page are excellent :
http://tamarindvillage.blogspot.com/2009/12/chinese-picture-books-3.html

[kids_r_innocent]

Hi tamarind,


Thks!!! Hee... i have already got those books recommended in your blog. I am ur ardent blog fan

Looking forward to more great recommendation from u in your blog

Oh... abt the 小甜甜 comics, i used to hear how popular it was when i was younger too. Hee.. mayb i shld go search for it now!!

Btw, u have mentioned abt getting DVDs from dangdang, any luck? Have u received your goods from them?

[Busymom]

I have ordered some books from Dangdang and it was probably a month since I was notified that the books have been sent out to me. However, till now, I still have not received the books. Has anyone ever had to wait this long to get their books?

[tamarind]

kids_r_innocent:

Hi tamarind,


Thks!!! Hee... i have already got those books recommended in your blog. I am ur ardent blog fan

Looking forward to more great recommendation from u in your blog

Oh... abt the 小甜甜 comics, i used to hear how popular it was when i was younger too. Hee.. mayb i shld go search for it now!!

Btw, u have mentioned abt getting DVDs from dangdang, any luck? Have u received your goods from them?

kids_r_innocent,
I will be going to China to work for 5 weeks later this year. I plan to buy when I am in China, it costs only RMB 33 for 4 DVDs.

小甜甜 comics is out of print, if I can find new copies I will buy a set. I have the complete series but these are so precious to me, I don't even let my girl touch the books !

[tamarind]

Busymom:

I have ordered some books from Dangdang and it was probably a month since I was notified that the books have been sent out to me. However, till now, I still have not received the books. Has anyone ever had to wait this long to get their books?

Busymom,
dangdang states that it takes about 4 to 8 weeks. For my recent orders, I received after 4 or 5 weeks.

[Busymom]

tamarind:

Busymom,
dangdang states that it takes about 4 to 8 weeks. For my recent orders, I received after 4 or 5 weeks.

Thanks, tamarind, for your reply. Hopefully, will get the books soon.

In fact, I placed another order (for different books) at about the same time as the first order. For that order, till today, the status is still 等待审核 after more than a month... really getting a bit anxious as dangdang has already acknowledged receipt of payment, but I never received any email to verify my credit card numbers. :?

[tamarind]

Busymom:

tamarind:

Busymom,
dangdang states that it takes about 4 to 8 weeks. For my recent orders, I received after 4 or 5 weeks.

Thanks, tamarind, for your reply. Hopefully, will get the books soon.

In fact, I placed another order (for different books) at about the same time as the first order. For that order, till today, the status is still 等待审核 after more than a month... really getting a bit anxious as dangdang has already acknowledged receipt of payment, but I never received any email to verify my credit card numbers. :?

Busymom,
Did you use Citibank or Amex ?

I used DBS Amex to place an order on 22 Jun 2010, today the status is 正在配货.

There was once I also did not receive the email to verify my CC, I sent them an email to ask them. Also note that their email may end up in the spam/junk mail folder.

[Bessy]

Anyone interested in buying a new set of 四五快读 at S$40.00.


Currently, Popular book store selling at S$8.95 each book.

We can meet at Jurong area.

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tamarind:

Busymom:

[quote=\"tamarind\"]
Busymom,
dangdang states that it takes about 4 to 8 weeks. For my recent orders, I received after 4 or 5 weeks.

Thanks, tamarind, for your reply. Hopefully, will get the books soon.

In fact, I placed another order (for different books) at about the same time as the first order. For that order, till today, the status is still 等待审核 after more than a month... really getting a bit anxious as dangdang has already acknowledged receipt of payment, but I never received any email to verify my credit card numbers. :?

Busymom,
Did you use Citibank or Amex ?

I used DBS Amex to place an order on 22 Jun 2010, today the status is 正在配货.

There was once I also did not receive the email to verify my CC, I sent them an email to ask them. Also note that their email may end up in the spam/junk mail folder.[/quote]Tamarind,

Thanks for the recommendation.

I ordered from dangdang for the 1st time recently using citibank cc. It takes 3 wks just to get the stock ready. Still waiting for the stock arrival. I intend to order again and I do hope it'll be faster for my 2nd order.