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The Spirit Story of the Jomon People offers a gentle and captivating introduction to ancient Japan through a beautifully simplified Chinese tale crafted for beginner learners, especially HSK 1 students. This book transforms language learning into an immersive reading experience, following the daily life of the Jomon people as they walk through mountains, forests, and seashores, listening to the heartbeat of the land they deeply love. Readers journey into a world where nature is alive with spirit, where clay figures hold meaning, and where people speak softly to wind, rain, mountains, and sky. Through clear storytelling, full vocabulary support, pinyin, English translation, and sentence-by-sentence breakdowns, the book guides learners to absorb new words naturally, understand grammar in context, and build confidence by reading aloud. More than a language tool, it is a window into a peaceful ancient culture where humans and nature live as one. Perfect for beginners, self-learners, and anyone who enjoys learning Chinese through stories rather than memorization, this book makes mastering Mandarin both meaningful 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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