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God Made the Sky, Earth, and People offers a gentle and accessible retelling of the biblical creation story in simple Mandarin crafted especially for beginning Chinese learners. Instead of relying on memorized vocabulary lists or flashcards, this book helps readers absorb Chinese naturally through meaningful storytelling. Using clear language, full pinyin support, and accurate English translations, it guides even HSK 1 learners through the seven days of creation—from light bursting forth into the darkness to the forming of land, seas, plants, animals, and finally the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden. This beautifully simplified narrative allows learners to encounter essential vocabulary in real context: words describing nature, animals, time, actions, and relationships appear organically as the world comes to life. The book presents the story in three formats—simplified Chinese, pinyin, and English—followed by a sentence-by-sentence translation that helps readers grasp every nuance with clarity and confidence. As Adam and Eve awaken to the beauty of Eden and share their first moments together, readers not only experience the wonder of creation but also strengthen their Mandarin fluency through the flow of the story. Designed for self-learners, children, teachers, and students preparing for the HSK, this book offers an engaging and effective approach for building vocabulary and comprehension. God Made the Sky, Earth, and People is more than a language-learning tool—it is a peaceful reading experience that connects biblical truth with the joy of discovering a new language. Through simple words and timeless meaning, it invites readers to slow down, read aloud, and let Chinese become both understandable and enjoyable.
Chong Shipei is a Singaporean native Chinese writer and educator who specializes in creating accessible, meaningful Chinese readers for learners of all ages. Shipei's professional background spans early childhood education, social work, and volunteer service with children from diverse backgrounds, including special-needs students and underprivileged youth. She scores distinction for her Chinese during her "O" level. Her readers are known for their clear structure, carefully controlled vocabulary, and warm narrative voice. She often writes using simplified language frameworks such as HSK-aligned vocabulary, making her books especially suitable for beginners, young readers, and independent learners. Beyond everyday stories, her work also includes retellings of folklore, history, and Bible stories, written with sensitivity and clarity for early learners. Through her writing and teaching, Chong Shipei continues to help learners build not only their Chinese proficiency, but also confidence, curiosity, and a lasting love for reading.
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