Released on: September 12, 2007, 10:59 am

Press Release Author: Laura Ward/ Strategic Vision

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Press Release Summary: Mandy and Pandy Highlighted As Outstanding Educational Book
For Children
Book Teaches Children Chinese In An Easy and Practical Way


Press Release Body: Atlanta, GA/September 12, 2007 - Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao
Ma? by Chris Lin with illustrations by Ingrid Villalta was named outstanding product
of 2007 by iParenting Media in the category of educational books for children. The
iParenting Media Outstanding Product Award is considered one of the most prestigious
in the nation for products for families. Each product is reviewed by a panel of
professionals in childcare, as well as by one family who evaluate it and determine
if it is beneficial to children and families. Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma? is a
stimulating children's book that teaches children Chinese, including the popular
phrase 'Ni Hao Ma?' (How are you?). The book has 18 illuminating and colorful
illustrations, along with an accompanying CD. Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma? is
the first in a series of twelve educational books to teach children and their
parents Chinese.

"We are very honored to have been selected by iParenting Media for their Outstanding
Product of 2007," said Chris Lin, author of Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma?. "The
iParenting Media Award is recognized as an industry leader and to have been named as
the winner of the award is a testament to the story and universal appeal of Mandy
and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma?, and the audience that this book has among both parents
and children."

Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma? came about when the author, Chris Lin took his own
3 year old daughter to a Chinese class and had no easy way to teach her Chinese in a
fun manner that would hold her interest. Realizing that there had to be a fun yet
educational way, led him to develop Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma?. The objective
of Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma? is to provide parents a fun way to interact with
their children while teaching them at the same time. Each page has colorful and
exquisite pictures that stand out and captivate the reader's interest. The book has
been highlighted this year at BookExpo America and at Toy Fair 2007.

Additional information on the iParenting Media Awards may be obtained at
www.iparenting.com.

Additional information on Mandy and Pandy Say, "Ni Hao Ma? may be obtained at
www.mandyandpandy.com.

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