Creative Chinese Reading Book 4
Author: Meilin Lan, Shengming Shan and Kendall Yu
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This unique Chinese learning book was created through the collaborative efforts of dedicated educators, writers, illustrators, and designers. More than a language resource, it helps children develop Chinese literacy while nurturing kindness, wisdom, gratitude, and a deeper understanding of God’s love.
Through engaging stories, meaningful conversations, and thoughtfully designed radical exercises, children build vocabulary and character side by side. Rather than providing a literal translation, the English text faithfully captures the heart, beauty, and poetic spirit of the original Chinese, making it accessible to bilingual families and learners.
Print length
84 pages
Language
English & Chinese
Publisher
Samuel Educational Services
Publication date
August 25, 2026
Dimensions
8 x 0.19 x 10 inches
ISBN-13
979-8194898466
Book Detail
Designed for both learning and connection, this book encourages families to read together, reflect on each lesson, and discuss how the truths in every story can be applied in everyday life.
Whether used at home, in Christian schools, or in church-based language programs, it offers a joyful and meaningful way for children to strengthen their Chinese language skills while growing in faith, character, and family relationships.
Specification Details
- ASIN: B0H8WVYRKQ
- Publisher: Samuel Educational Services
- Publication date: August 25, 2026
- Language: English & Traditional Chinese
- Print length: 84 pages
- ISBN-13: 979-8194898466
- Item Weight : 8.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 8 x 0.19 x 10 inches
Sample Pages
Reviews
"A warm, value-rich addition to our daily curriculum!"
“Finding Chinese reading materials that align with our family’s core values used to be a challenge. Creative Chinese Reading (Book 1) is a breath of fresh air. What stood out to me immediately is how gracefully it weaves character building, gratitude, and Heavenly Father’s love into simple, beautiful lessons.
Rather than dry vocabulary drills, my child and I get to reflect together on gentle themes like ‘A Heart Filled with Love’ and ‘Peaceful Night.’ The English translations are expressive and capture the true heart of each lesson without feeling like a robotic, word-for-word translation. It has turned our language time into a peaceful, bonding routine!”
Sarah L., Parent teaching heritage Chinese at home
"Pedagogically sound and brilliantly structured for character recognition!"
“As an educator, I am thrilled with the design of this book. Catchy rhymes is a game-changer for early literacy and retention.
The thematic progression—from home and morning routines to classroom settings—fits young learners’ daily experiences perfectly, providing immediate context for new vocabulary. The rhythmic flow keeps young students actively engaged. I highly recommend this as a foundational reader for dual-language classrooms and heritage programs!”
Teacher Grace Chen, Primary Chinese Immersion Educator
"Finally, a Chinese reader my child actually enjoys!"
“In an English-dominant environment, getting my 6-year-old excited about reading Chinese can be tough. This book completely changed that dynamic. The short, manageable lessons—like ‘Good Morning’ and ‘Breakfast’—relate directly to what my child experiences every single day.
The rhythmic text makes it easy to read aloud, and the clear bilingual layout gives my child confidence without feeling overwhelmed. It doesn’t read like a dry workbook; it feels like a sweet, comforting collection of daily stories. A wonderful tool for any family raising bilingual kids!”
Mark T., Father of a beginner learner in a bilingual household
About the Authors
Meilin Lan
Meilin Lan is the Editor-in-Chief of the Creative Chinese learning curriculum. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education as well as Chinese language and culture instruction, she brings deep pedagogical expertise and a nurturing touch to foundational language learning. Married and the mother of three adult children, Meilin is celebrated for her elegant, heartfelt writing that seamlessly weaves her Christian faith, family warmth, and devotion to God into engaging educational stories. Her work aims not only to foster Chinese language fluency, but also to instill character, gratitude, and lasting spiritual values in young learners.
Kendall Yu
Kendall Yu is an MIT Computer Science graduate who works as a software engineer in the quantitative finance industry. Combining analytical precision with a strong editorial background, she brings both linguistic clarity and artistic intuition to her creative projects. As the English translator and co-creator of Creative Chinese Reading series, she crafts natural, expressive renderings that seamlessly convey the warmth, character-building values, and poetic intent of the original Chinese text.
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