nDo you know that the most effective and fun way of learning Mandarin Chinese is through story reading and listening? Do you also know that the key to building up vocabulary is through reading broadly and extensively?n nn nStart your learning journey with a rich variety of Chinese stories from ancient to modern China. Learn from 25 fun stories with expanded learning content, written and selected specially for elementary-level students (HSK1-3).

A bilingual book of Chinese folk tales, idioms, fables, proverbs, myths, historical and modern fun stories.n nn nWith this book, you will: n n- Build up and expand essential Chinese vocabulary n- Master 50 Chinese sentence patterns with examples in context n- Uncover the original stories of Chinese traditional festivals n- Discover life lessons and wisdom from China's greatest classics n- Learn witty Chinese idioms and proverbs and their original stories n- Gain powerful Chinese cultural knowledge and insights nn nThis is a unique learning journey full of fun stories. Each story is structured to assist your learning whilst making it entertaining and memorable! Enjoy and learn with: n n- Bilingual story in Simplified Chinese, Pinyin, and English n- Chinese-only version of the story for self-assessment n- Key Vocabulary list to help you learn and review n- Sentence Patterns with examples in context n- Engaging activities or exercises to help you to reflect n- Learning Tips and Culture Corner to enhance your understanding n- FREE AUDIO, recorded by native speakers, to help with listening and speaking nn nSpecial Bonus: MP3 audio files can be downloaded and are also available on the YouTube playlistn nThis book will serve as your best friend in this exciting Chinese learning adventure.n nBe bold, dream big, and believe in yourself!n nNote: Paperback is black and white print / eBook in full colorn