Magic Paintbrush (My Wonderful Chinese Journey)

Mófǎ huàbǐ (Magic Paintbrush) 魔法画笔 is a bilingual children’s book inspired by the well-known Chinese legend of Ma Liang and the magic brush. Just like in the legend, the main character in this book has a magic brush that brings whatever he draws to life. Through this fun activity, the book serves as an excellent way to revise vocabulary relating to topics such as the home, colours and toys.

• Series: This book is part of the "My Wonderful Chinese Journey Readers" series, a collection of 13 stories featuring the adventures of a young boy named David.
• Suggested Level: Beginner (HSK 1 / Kids). Designed specifically for young learners and families, the language is simple, repetitive, and supported by visual cues.

• Learning Features:

  • Bilingual Support: Includes full English translations and Pinyin to help with pronunciation and understanding.

  • Vocabulary Lists: A curated list of new and common characters is provided at the end of the story.

  • Interactive Reading: Features simple warm-up questions before the story to improve comprehension and engagement.