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Ling Lun and the Bamboo Sound brings to life one of China's most enchanting origin stories—the birth of music—told in simple, beginner-friendly Chinese that even HSK 1 learners can enjoy. Follow Ling Lun, the ancient figure celebrated as the father of Chinese music, as he wanders through mountains, listens to the wind, birds, and flowing water, and discovers the magical voice hidden within bamboo. With curiosity as his guide, he cuts, shapes, and experiments with bamboo tubes until the sounds of nature transform into the first musical tones of China. This beautifully adapted story appears in three accessible formats—simplified Chinese, pinyin, and English—making it an ideal learning companion for new Chinese learners who want to build vocabulary through meaningful reading rather than memorizing endless word lists. Along with a full vocabulary guide and a sentence-by-sentence translation section, this book helps readers understand every detail of the story while strengthening their confidence, fluency, and love for the language. Perfect for beginners, HSK examinees, and anyone who enjoys folklore, culture, and the beauty of learning Chinese through storytelling.
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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