Our Educational Tools
Bring Mandarin into your home or classroom with the Mr. Lee book series and our family-friendly card game, The Emperor’s Grand Race.
These resources were created to support the Mandarin Learning Center curriculum and to give learners of all ages a fun, approachable way to build a strong foundation in the language.
Pair them with your tutoring sessions or use them on their own as engaging, story-based practice in vocabulary, sentence patterns, and cultural knowledge.
Mr. Lee Book Series
A step-by-step series of storybooks designed as a gentle first introduction to Mandarin. Each book combines simple language, colorful illustrations, and repeating patterns so students can gain confidence as they read.
- Ideal for children, families, and beginner learners.
- Supports vocabulary, sentence patterns, and listening/reading skills.
- Available as print books and e-books.
The Emperor’s Grand Race Card Game
A fast-paced card game that helps players learn the names of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals and related New Year vocabulary while they play.
- Fun for families, small groups, and classrooms.
- Reinforces animal names, colors, and simple Mandarin phrases.
Shop the Mr. Lee Series & Card Game
Choose between physical books and e-books, or add the card game for even more Mandarin practice at home.
The Emperor’s Grand Race
A family-friendly card game that teaches the twelve Chinese zodiac animals and related Mandarin vocabulary through play.
Game: $45.00
I Am Mr. Lee
A gentle first introduction to Mr. Lee and simple self-introduction language for beginner learners.
Print Book: $20.00
E-Book: $12.00
I Like
Practice expressing likes and preferences with simple Mandarin sentence structures.
Print Book: $20.00
E-Book: $12.00
Where Is Mr. Lee?
Practice locations, prepositions, and questions while searching for Mr. Lee.
Print Book: $20.00
E-Book: $12.00
Mr. Lee Is Very Hungry
Learn food and restaurant vocabulary while Mr. Lee enjoys a delicious adventure.
Print Book: $20.00
E-Book: $12.00
What Is Mr. Lee Doing?
Explore simple action verbs and daily activities with Mr. Lee’s energetic movements.
Print Book: $20.00
E-Book: $12.00
What Country Person Is Mr. Lee?
A friendly introduction to country and nationality vocabulary with Mr. Lee guiding the journey.
Print Book: $20.00
E-Book: $12.00
Prices are in USD. Final checkout and payment are handled securely through Mandarin Learning Center’s online store.