traditional Chinese books Archives • CHALK Academy

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf (一片叶子落下来): Book Review & Activity

一片叶子落下来 (The Fall of Freddie the Leaf) is a beautiful, nature-inspired story about friendship and changing seasons in life and death. The simple-appearing picture book has a deeper meaning that children and adults of all ages can appreciate.

Mid-Autumn Festival Books for Kids in Chinese & English

We are having fun learning about Mid-Autumn Festival and stories about the moon through picture books! Here is a list of Mid-Autumn Festival books in Chinese and English!

Madeline Books 玛德琳系列 in Chinese – Comparison of Different Versions

The Madeline books are beautifully illustrated with a captivating story about a little girl who lives in Paris. This classic story is just as enjoyable in Chinese as it is in English! Both of my children love the Madeline books!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Stones: Book-Based Learning Activities!

Story stones are a fun way to bring the Very Hungry Caterpillar book to life! Kids learn matching, sequencing, healthy versus unhealthy food, and more!

第一次自己睡觉 Chinese Children’s Book Review & Book-Based Activity!

第一次自己睡觉 (The First Time I Slept By Myself) is a sweet story about a girl who tells her mom that she is ready to sleep alone. Inspired by this book, my daughter made a schedule for the stuffed animals that she wants to sleep with!

多多和他的超级妈妈 (DuoDuo & His Super Mom) + 多多和他的超级爸爸 (DuoDuo & His Super Dad)

多多和他的超级妈妈 (DuoDuo & His Super Mom) and 多多和他的超级爸爸 (DuoDuo & His Super Dad) are adorable and relatable books for children learning Chinese. Written by a Chinese author, each story explores common events that children experience with their parents and encourages family bonding.

林明子 and 筒井赖子 Realistic Chinese Picture Books

Both of my children love 筒井赖子 and 林明子 Chinese picture books! The stories are relatable, and the illustrations are beautiful and realistic.

Taobao and Tmall: How to Shop When You Can’t Read Chinese

Taobao (淘宝网) is the best marketplace for affordable Chinese children's books and products. If you can't read Chinese, an agent site such as TaobaoRing is the best way to shop Taobao.

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