Counting the Animals (My Wonderful Chinese Journey)

Shǔ dòngwù (Counting the Animals) 数动物 is a bilingual children’s book that tells the story of a boy, David, visiting a zoo, where he takes the reader on a journey to learn to count and identify many different species of flora and fauna.

• 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.