Max and Mei are here to help you learn Chinese! Children learning Mandarin Chinese will love the charming bilingual world of Max and Mei! 

Max (麦思) is British and Mei (美美) is Chinese. They are best friends and neighbours who go everywhere together. 

Immerse yourself in their world and begin your Chinese learning journey now! Perfect for children ages 2–5 learning Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language, the series offers a beautifully illustrated range of interactive educational materials.

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Max and Mei & Me

Learning Kit Overview:
Learn Mandarin Chinese the Fun Way!

Activity books to practice Chinese for kids
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Max and Mei & Me is great for first-time Mandarin Chinese learners, ages 2–5 years old. This early years kit is designed with parents in mind, and aims to take you through the exciting initial stages of learning Chinese. This series zooms in on different aspects of everyday life with relatable stories and supporting activities.

Learning a new language is a door to another way of seeing the world. Find out more now!

Max and Mei Meet the Zodiac Animals!

In the delightful Chinese Zodiac Series, Max (麦思) and Mei (美美) go on adventures with all of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac.  They meet a rat who steals a mooncake, an ox on the beach, a baby dragon at the Dragon Boat festival and a lost goat at the Great Wall of China.  Join them on their adventure to meet all the other animals and enjoying reading and listening to their stories in both English and Chinese (with pinyin)!

These stories are perfect to learn Chinese the fun way!