Chinese Virtue Stories (Level 1)：The Little Magpie

Chinese Virtue Stories is a series of readers tailored for kids with Chinese heritage (aged 4-12) who are attending kindergarten or primary school. Apart from facilitating their learning of the Chinese language, it can also help them to gain a better understanding of Chinese values, lifestyles, and culture. Level 1 is for starters, which consists of nine volumes featuring personified animals popular among children aged four to seven. It provides children with a language learning environment in which they are exposed to Chinese culture through listening, reading, role-playing, thinking, and acting. More importantly, good virtues like diligence, kindness, and bravery are fostered throughout the learning process.