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Xiao Ming's Little Car is a warm and gentle beginner Chinese reader that brings language learning to life through a simple, relatable story. Follow Xiao Ming, a young primary school student, as he spends a day at home, in the park, and finally in bed, always accompanied by his beloved little red toy car. Through everyday moments of play, friendship, and quiet happiness, readers are invited into a child's world where small joys feel big and meaningful. Written in clear, carefully controlled Chinese suitable even for HSK 1 learners, the story allows readers to acquire vocabulary naturally through repetition and context rather than memorization. With simplified Chinese text supported by pinyin, full English translation, and sentence-by-sentence explanations, this book helps learners read with confidence, improve fluency, and enjoy the process of learning Mandarin. Perfect for beginners, self-learners, and anyone who prefers learning Chinese through stories, Xiao Ming's Little Car turns simple language into a comforting and rewarding reading experience that makes Chinese feel familiar, friendly, and achievable.
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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