An excellent stand-alone purchase or addition for libraries already familiar with these endearing sisters. It isn’t the most comprehensive resource out there, especially for more popular languages, but it can make a decent way to get started with a less common language. Practice happens through short themed lessons, making for convenient and entertaining study time. '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 is a gamified language-learning app with courses on over 60 different languages. '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 *'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 Since they are sharing a birthday, they learn they can also share other things. Tw-inspiring fiction for beginning readers.'- Kirkus, starred review In Share a Birthday, several mishaps occur while planning for their birthday. *'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