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Yao Was a Good King tells the gentle and inspiring story of one of ancient China's most respected rulers, retold in simple, beginner-friendly Chinese for language learners. Through clear and accessible storytelling, readers follow King Yao as he listens to his people, cares for the poor, chooses honesty over power, and always places the well-being of others before himself. His kindness, wisdom, and humility shine through everyday moments, showing how true leadership comes from love, fairness, and responsibility rather than force. Written in carefully controlled language suitable even for HSK 1 learners, this story allows readers to acquire Chinese vocabulary naturally through context and repetition. With full simplified Chinese text, pinyin, and English translation, along with sentence-by-sentence explanations, learners can read with confidence and build real comprehension step by step. More than a language reader, this book offers a timeless moral lesson while providing an enjoyable and effective way to improve Chinese fluency through meaningful 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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