Gordon and Li Li Learn Animals

Gordon & Li Li Learn Animals brings the beloved book series to life—turning screen time into joyful, hands-on learning! Designed for English and Mandarin learners of all ages, this bilingual app makes Mandarin simple, playful, and engaging. Kids can swipe through adorable animations to hear, see, and read 28 animal names plus 5 bonus food words in both Mandarin and English. Tap each animal for delightful sounds and surprise animations that keep little learners curious and coming back for more. For older children, the app grows with them—introducing early writing skills as they trace Mandarin characters on screen using their fingertips, building confidence stroke by stroke. Best enjoyed alongside the Gordon & Li Li books, this app extends learning beyond the page—helping children connect spoken words, written characters, and visual cues for deeper language understanding. Perfect for first-time learners, heritage speakers, and curious families, Gordon & Li Li Learn Animals turns language learning into a fun, immersive adventure—one tap at a time. ::::: FEATURES ::::: • HEAR • All 33 interactive slides pronounce each word in Mandarin and English • READ • See every word written in English, Mandarin characters, and Pinyin • WRITE • Practice early writing skills by tracing Mandarin characters with your fingertip • CUSTOMIZE • Adjust settings to match your child’s learning level and your sound preferences Gordon & Li Li began at home. Brooklyn-based, fourth-generation Chinese-American mom Michele Wong McSween created the Gordon & Li Li board books to introduce Mandarin—and a piece of her heritage—with her young sons through everyday moments and play. As her children grew older and screens became part of daily life, Michele saw an opportunity to meet them where they were. She reimagined Gordon & Li Li beyond the page, transforming the books into a smart, simple, and joyful app that helps children learn Mandarin in a way that feels natural, interactive, and fun.