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The Story of Cain and Abel retells one of the Bible's earliest and most powerful stories in clear, beginner-friendly Chinese designed especially for new learners and HSK students. Through simple yet emotionally engaging language, readers follow the lives of Adam and Eve's two sons, Cain and Abel, as they work the land, offer gifts to God, and face the dangerous pull of jealousy and anger. As Cain's unhappiness grows and his choices lead to tragic consequences, the story gently explores themes of sin, responsibility, mercy, and God's justice in a way that is easy to understand without losing its depth. Written in carefully controlled Chinese and supported by pinyin, full English translation, and sentence-by-sentence explanations, this book allows learners to acquire vocabulary naturally through story rather than memorization. Ideal for HSK 1 learners, self-studiers, and readers interested in biblical narratives, this reader builds confidence, reading fluency, and comprehension while inviting reflection on timeless moral truths. More than a language-learning tool, The Story of Cain and Abel is a meaningful journey into both Chinese reading and one of humanity's oldest stories.
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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