The Chinese Library Series is a collection of graded Chinese readers designed for kids and teenagers, consisting of six levels. There are stories about the life of modern teenagers, classical works, myths, legends, idiom stories and so on, which enable students to learn Chinese characters and words better, improve their Chinese competence and enhance their understanding of the Chinese culture while enjoying the joy of reading. The Chinese New Year: The Nian Monster is a pre-intermediate (900 words) Chinese reader about the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), telling the story of the monster Nian, a story related to the origin of the festival. The story is told using concise language and fant