On this hottest day ever in Hong Kong, Chessie tries all kinds of funny ways to cool off, but nothing works. She even almost chokes on ice cubes!
Inspired by a Qing dynasty Chinese proverb, this bilingual children's book in spoken Cantonese and English is ideal for sharing the value of inner peace and mindfulness with your child.
Cantonese Storytime Moments
Reviews
"This cute story is well written in spoken Cantonese! Kids will love how the little girl (who looks like a chestnut) tries all sorts of ways to cool off, and eventually tries to copy the way of the old lady by staying still. I like how the story teaches by example through this golden proverb."
Sara,
Parent from Canada
"An engaging and relatable story that cleverly incorporates traditional Chinese wisdom into a simple and clear dialogue. This book provides rich cultural content and language learning resource at the same time for beginner Cantonese learners."
J. S. Hui, Integrated Education teacher trainer from Hong Kong
"Delightfully funny and wonderfully simple, this book is enjoyable for both kids and adults alike! ... The main character, Chessie, is utterly lovable, and it would be fantastic to see her adventures continue in a series. The illustrations are also excellent and perfectly complement the text. Highly recommended!"
Léana Ganem,
Language Educator from France