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by Ran Wei (Author), Haley Moss (Illustrator)
Explore New York City while learning to count with Boba Bear in this playful bilingual children's book that combines early numeracy with real-world city adventures.
In this Chinese-English story, children join Boba Bear as she counts her way through New York City, visiting familiar and iconic places like Chinatown, the New York Public Library, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and enjoying everyday city experiences such as eating pizza and riding the subway. Each page introduces numbers through lively scenes and moments that young readers can recognize and relate to.
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this bilingual children's book supports early numeracy and language exposure while celebrating city life, culture, and representation. English and Chinese text appear side by side, with both characters and pinyin (pronunciation), making it accessible for bilingual families, heritage learners, and parents introducing a second language at home. The book also includes a key vocabulary list and a QR code that non-native readers can scan for a read-along.
Perfect for classroom learning, library collections, and family reading, this book invites children to build counting skills while exploring the rhythms, landmarks, and everyday joys of New York City.
A joyful addition to any child's bookshelf, 123 NYC with Boba Bear is ideal for families seeking inclusive, culturally rich children's books that blend early learning with city-based storytelling.
