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The Story of Nüwa retells one of China's most beloved creation myths in clear, gentle Chinese designed especially for beginner learners and HSK students. Through a warm and engaging narrative, readers follow the kind and wise goddess Nüwa as she shapes humanity from clay, teaches people how to live, and watches over them like a loving mother. When disaster strikes and great floods threaten the world, Nüwa's compassion drives her to mend the broken sky with five-colored stones, restoring peace to the earth and saving countless lives. Written in simple, accessible language and supported with pinyin and complete English translation, this book allows learners to acquire vocabulary naturally through story rather than memorization. Each sentence is carefully crafted to build confidence, fluency, and real comprehension, making Chinese reading enjoyable even at the HSK 1 level. More than a language reader, this story offers a moving glimpse into ancient Chinese values of love, responsibility, and self-sacrifice, inviting readers to grow not only in language ability but also in cultural understanding and emotional connection 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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