An excellent stand-alone purchase or addition for libraries already familiar with these endearing sisters. 'Even though this is a short and simple early chapter book, the characters are fully developed and distinct, and children should be encouraged to infer the protagonists' traits. Ling & Ting Share a Birthday (Passport to Reading: Level 3: Ling and Ting). Birthday Shopping reveals their playful humor as each girl tries to surprise the other by entering different stores. 'While the book has a sweetly retro feel to it, Ling and Ting's adventures will appeal to contemporary audiences.Let's hope Lin continues to share with readers the further adventures of this dynamic duo.'- The Horn Book 'Simply written and engaging, the brief stories are well suited to beginning readers.An appealing addition to the Ling & Ting series.'- Booklist 'These cheerful stories, with their flat, 50's-style illustrations, tell an inescapable truth: twins have to negotiate everything.'- New York Times Book Review The traditional Chinese characters of lng are identical with the modern (simplified) characters displayed above. *'Lin continues to work wonders within the early reader format in twins' Ling and Ting's birthday-themed second outing.Despite working with a limited vocabulary, Lin infuses the twins' every interaction with personality and understated humor, while underscoring the girls' individuality.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review Chinese character and stroke order animation. Tw-inspiring fiction for beginning readers.'- Kirkus, starred review *'The girls' differing personalities and sisterly affection continue to shine.Once again Lin's richly colored gouache artwork, based on 1950s children's textbook illustrations, gives reason enough to celebrate.

Ling & ting share a birthday