Trip in a Time Machine (My Wonderful Chinese Journey)

Shíguāngjī zhī lǚ (Trip in a Time Machine) 时光机之旅 is a bilingual children’s book that places its main characters, David and Lily, in an imaginary ‘time machine’, through which they learn about modes of transport from different eras and about the concepts of past, present and future.

• 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.