Learning Chinese: Through Stories and Activities

Weighing an elephant, turning an iron rod into a needle, and other authentic stories in this book, which charmed generations of Chinese children in the past, continue to delight young readers today. The English/Chinese bilingual texts allow both novice and advanced Chinese language learners to sharpen their language skills while enjoying the stories. More than just a picture book, the intricate papercut illustrations invite young readers to color the pages and to reflect upon the stories. From making shadow puppets to constructing your own shuttlecock, the Chinese activities and games provide further enrichments to the reading of these traditional tales.

Testemonials:

"Chinese is a tough language to learn. This book would make a teacher's job easier. It is an immensely valuable resource not only for teachers, but
parents and students too. The collection of interesting stories and activities will inspire young people to study Chinese culture and history
with enthusiasm. I wish I had this book when I was raising my American-born kids, who resisted learning their ancestors' language in this white- and English-dominated America. Oh, I almost forgot: This book will also benefit my grandchildren and many of my friends who encounter the same challenge of trying to help their kids retain their ancestral language in America.
- Assunta Ng, Publisher of Northwest Asian Weekly & Seattle Chinese Post

"For her book, 'Learning Chinese through Stories and Activities,' author Belinda Louie has picked some of the most famous and inspiring stories from Chinese literature. In addition to the stories, she includes activities that challenge the ingenuity of the reader. This delightful book is also a feast for the eyes, with its beautiful pictures by Aki Sogabe."
- Lensey Namioka, Children’s literature author

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