Bill Belew has raised 2 bi-cultural kids, now 34 and 30. And he and his wife are now parenting a 3rd, Mia, who is 8.

In today’s society, knowing more than one language is a huge benefit. The following toys and tools are great for learning Chinese, and can be used by young children with great success. Here are some of the best Chinese education toys for bilinguals.

Little Pim Chinese

The series follow a panda named Little Pim who turns everyday activities into whimsical adventures that will delight and educate your child all at once. There are over 180 Chinese words packed into each themed episode.

UDS English and Chinese Language Learning Toy

This fully functional tablet offers an array of different Chinese language learning tools. The tablet features games and songs that will have your child speaking Chinese in no time.

Kids’ Magnetic Chinese Word Kit

These flippable magnets contain Chinese characters on one side and the English translation on the other side. Your child can learn simple vocabulary or put the different words together to form whole sentences.

Uncle Goose Chinese Character Blocks

This 32 block set has Mandarin characters on one side and the English translation on the other. The set also has a puzzle that when put together is a picture of China.

UDS Children Learning Toy Chinese Language Story Machine

This learning toy has an extensive story library that incorporates Chinese and English in each one. The toy also has a letter alphabet learning toy, as well as teaching your child Chinese rhymes.

Early Lingo Colors and Shapes at the Park DVD

This DVD features a day in the park with Lulu and Jojo where the main characters are learning colors and shapes in both English and Chinese.

Tuttle More Chinese for Kids Flash Cards Simplifies Character Edition

This set of educational flash cards introduces your child to everyday phrases and words of the Chinese language. With over 60 flash cards, this set packs a lot of learning into such a small package. This product is intended for kids up to age 12 but is educational and entertaining for people well beyond that age.

Chinese Made Easy for Kids Textbook

The book comes with an audio cd and also teaches your child how to write over 100 different Chinese letters and phrases.

Reading Rhymes and Learning Chinese

This educational book offers simple to follow text and stories, which teach your child the Chinese language.

Little Pim Chinese => http://amzn.to/18Qdoxa

UDS English and Chinese Language Learning Toy => http://amzn.to/15n2LRG

Kids’ Magnetic Chinese Word Kit => http://amzn.to/17LxvbM

Uncle Goose Chinese Character Blocks => http://amzn.to/1b7zz3V

UDS Children Learning Toy Chinese Language Story Machine => http://amzn.to/1aiYTzr

Early Lingo Colors and Shapes at the Park DVD => http://amzn.to/15n3nXI

Tuttle More Chinese for Kids Flash Cards Simplifies Character Edition => http://amzn.to/19ybbSa

Chinese Made Easy for Kids Textbook => http://amzn.to/1aiZfG0

Reading Rhymes and Learning Chinese => http://amzn.to/1aiZnp4

Talk to Bill and others about their experiences raising bi-cultural Japanese-American kids.