Little Pim, Mango for Kids, Now Available Through the BPL

The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is proud to announce the inclusion of award-winning language learning solution for children, Little Pim, to the database collection through our Mango Language.

The Most Comprehensive Foreign Language Program for Kids

Watch and Learn at Home Or On-The-Go with Little Pim as Their Guide

Little Pim is the leading language teaching method designed just for children. The short 5-minute videos hold their focus so they can begin their language learning journey on their own.

Keep kids entertained anytime, anywhere while inspiring a lifelong love of language learning. The videos are 100% ad-free and available to watch on any device!

Your Child's 1st Introduction to a New Language

Your child will love following along with Little Pim, the adorable cartoon panda bear who serves as the “teacher.” Little Pim is voiced by native speakers in each of the 12 languages they offer. With Pim by their side, your child can learn 360 foundational words and phrases.

Hearing and repeating these words and phrases with their virtual teacher help children recall, reproduce, and apply the new sounds. Child-friendly themes of colors, shapes, counting, and foods make it relatable and engaging. And kids love the playful panda, so their first association with language learning is something fun. Provide the essential building blocks for language learning with Little Pim! 

Learning a New Language Is Fun and Easy with Little Pim

Little Pim’s Entertainment Immersion Method® engages a child’s natural love of play and learning through repetition. The more they watch, the more they learn. Simple sentences are broken down into easy-to-understand parts and are reinforced through repetition by native speakers.

Unlimited Access to All 12 Languages and More!

You can choose from multiple languages (or all of them) to teach your little ones! Through the BPL, you will receive access to ALL videos plus any new videos and content added. Little Pim languages include:

Spanish French English/ESL Mandarin Chinese Italian German

Japanese Arabic Hebrew Russian Korean  Portuguese

Check out this YouTube video from the Fayetteville Public Library for a quick tutorial on the product.

There Are Many Benefits to Raising Children in a Multilingual Household 

• Educational Advantage
• Bilingual kids demonstrate higher reading, writing, social, and cognitive skills.
• Cultural Advantage
• Learning a language develops a natural curiosity about the world and different cultures.
• Improves Emotional Health
• Early multilingual exposure can benefit emotional health and social development.
• Improves Social Skills
• New studies indicate that multilingual exposure improves children's social skills.
• Creative Advantage
• Bilingual kids score higher in creative thinking and problem solving in many studies.
• Increased Listening Skills
• Strengthen listening skills as children tune their hearing to learn new sounds and words.

Start Developing Your Little Ones' Language Skills Today!

Visit the Birmingham Public Library to connect to Mango Languages’ Little Pim:

1. Go to the BPL website
2. Select “Databases” from the black ribbon at the top of the page
3. Search for and select “Mango” or “Little Pim”
4. Login or proceed as a guest
5. Select your desired language
6. Select “Explore”
7. Search for or select “Little Pim”

Patrons can create a guest account (no information will be saved) to get familiar with Mango’s Little Pim or create an actual account for a more personalized experience. A BPL library card is required to access this database outside of a BPL location.

About the BPL

For additional information about the programs and services of the Birmingham Public Library, visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. The mission of Birmingham Public Library is to provide the highest quality experience to our community for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and enjoyment. This system—with 16 active locations and serving the community for over 130 years—is one of the largest library systems in the Southeast.

Read our other blogs to find more developments in our online resources:

• Birmingham Public Library Adds American Sign Language to Database Collection
• Learn Languages by Watching Films with Mango Movies
• Use ArtistWorks to Reach Your Music Goals Through the BPL
• Introducing New & Improved BPL Mobile App

By Caleb West | Director of Collection Management, Central Library