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Library Small Deal: 10 Books
This is our most affordable collection of library books to help people learning Chinese language and culture. It includes:
- Twenty-Three Cats. a book for beginners with just 101 Chinese words
- Nezha and Mulan, two famous Chinese legends
- four collections of classic short stories
- The first three books in the 31-volume Journey to the West series
Each book starts with an English-language introduction, followed by the main body in Chinese characters, pinyin (phonetic spelling) and English, and a glossary of all words used.
In addition, each book is available as a free Chinese language audiobook on the Imagin8 Press YouTube channel, so your readers can listen while they read.
To order or to learn about our other collections, visit the order form.
Twenty Three Cats
101 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
A young boy shares a little house in Beijing with 23 cats. His friend comes to visit, but the two of them can’t sit down, can’t study, and can’t even eat dinner together because of all the cats. What to do? The answer, which involves a very large dog, will surprise and delight you.
101 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
A young boy shares a little house in Beijing with 23 cats. His friend comes to visit, but the two of them can’t sit down, can’t study, and can’t even eat dinner together because of all the cats. What to do? The answer, which involves a very large dog, will surprise and delight you.
Mulan
240 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
The story of Mulan, the young girl who joins the army to save her family and her country, is at least 1500 years old. This wonderful little book consists of just 30 six-line verses, and lets beginning students enjoy a great story while also learning to read Simplified Chinese.
240 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
The story of Mulan, the young girl who joins the army to save her family and her country, is at least 1500 years old. This wonderful little book consists of just 30 six-line verses, and lets beginning students enjoy a great story while also learning to read Simplified Chinese.
Nezha
500 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Born with miraculous powers and a fearless spirit, young Nezha is destined for greatness. From his battle with the Dragon King to his rebirth through a lotus flower, Nezha’s journey is one of resilience and justice.
500 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Born with miraculous powers and a fearless spirit, young Nezha is destined for greatness. From his battle with the Dragon King to his rebirth through a lotus flower, Nezha’s journey is one of resilience and justice.
Learn to Read Chinese, Book 1
540 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Four folk tales: an orphan girl helped by a goose, a magical gift, a boy on a stormy ship, and two deadly magicians.
540 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Four folk tales: an orphan girl helped by a goose, a magical gift, a boy on a stormy ship, and two deadly magicians.
Learn to Read Chinese, Book 2
700 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Six stories: a golden nugget, a fox spirit, a dog hero, a tiger killer, a runaway girl, and a boy who saves a soul.
700 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Six stories: a golden nugget, a fox spirit, a dog hero, a tiger killer, a runaway girl, and a boy who saves a soul.
Learn to Read Chinese, Book 3
700 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Four love stories: a runaway heiress, a scholar’s magical book, ghost lovers, and a man in love with two spirits.
700 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Four love stories: a runaway heiress, a scholar’s magical book, ghost lovers, and a man in love with two spirits.
Learn to Read Chinese, Book 4
650 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Six ghost stories based on Pu Songling’s “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio”, retold in simple modern Chinese.
650 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
Six ghost stories based on Pu Songling’s “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio”, retold in simple modern Chinese.
Journey to the West, Book 1
507 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
The Monkey King is born, trains with a sage, and returns to defend his monkeys from a monster.
507 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
The Monkey King is born, trains with a sage, and returns to defend his monkeys from a monster.
Journey to the West, Book 2
431 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
The Monkey King offends the Dragon King and the Jade Emperor and declares himself “Great Sage Equal to Heaven.”
431 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
The Monkey King offends the Dragon King and the Jade Emperor and declares himself “Great Sage Equal to Heaven.”
Journey to the West, Book 3
524 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
The Monkey King eats Immortal Peaches, crashes a heavenly party, and fights an army of gods.
524 word vocabulary.
In Simplified Chinese, pinyin and English.
The Monkey King eats Immortal Peaches, crashes a heavenly party, and fights an army of gods.