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First Stories Box (0–3) | Chinese (Simplified) Kids Books

Name: First Stories Box (0–3) | Chinese (Simplified) Kids Books
Brand: Booklings
Price: 66.90 AUD
Availability: InStock

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Beautiful Simplified Chinese books for their earliest years

Make Simplified Chinese part of the stories your little one grows up with.

The First Stories Box brings two carefully chosen Simplified Chinese children’s books to your door each month, selected for babies and toddlers aged 0–3 — with beautiful illustrations, playful language and stories they'll want to hear again and again.

Every box includes:

Two authentic Simplified Chinese children’s books
Parent-friendly reading guides
A thoughtful little extra for your child

We find the books. You make them part of your story.

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Cancel anytime — no lock-in
Delivered monthly from Australia
Free standard shipping Australia-wide

Babies and toddlers (0–3 years)
First books in your child's home language
Early language development
Bilingual and multilingual families
Reading routines from birth

We aim to dispatch orders within 1–2 business days. Once your order is on its way, you'll receive Australia Post tracking by email.

If something isn't quite right with your order, we're here to help. You can find more information about delivery, damaged, faulty or incorrect items in our Shipping Policy and Refund & Returns Policy, or email us at hello@booklings.com.au

Authentic Children’s Books

Reading guides included

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I’m the one that’s learning again

Growing up, I hated studying Chinese and even failed the language. Never in my life did I think I will be teaching my son the language but here we are..

What has helped me get started is having a curated selection of Chinese books with beautiful artwork and imaginative storytelling sent to my door. It makes what was a difficult language (for me) now seem fun and exciting, which is how I want my son to experience the language.

Could I borrow books from the library? Of course, and this is something I do regularly with English books. However my Chinese is rusty. I find it overwhelming to have to choose which books to get and also determine how age-appropriate they are.

Booklings removes that barrier so I can focus on enjoying reading to my boy. The books are gorgeously illustrated. The stories are evocative and spark wonder. They often feature themes like courage, kindness and acceptance that can help shape a young growing mind. I might be teaching my son Chinese but in truth, I’m the one that’s learning again. I have always enjoyed reading and this has helped me to rediscover joy and nostalgia in my Chinese roots.

I’m also in awe of the 2 mums that started Booklings because motherhood is so so hard, much less running a small business on top of that. It feels good to be able to support women who are helping the next generation connect to their cultural heritage.

Matrescence has been transformative in ways I did not expect. This newfound enthusiasm for Chinese is one of them. Kids have a way of changing your goals and priorities. No doubt this unexpected turn in the parenthood journey I embarked upon has been undertaken by many a mum (and dad) before me.

Frequently asked questions

Choose your age group and receive a carefully curated box of children's books in Simplified Chinese each month. Every selection is designed to help families bring Mandarin into everyday reading moments at home.

Each monthly box includes 2 age-appropriate books in Simplified Chinese, parent-friendly reading guides for every book, and small extras to keep children excited about reading.

Yes. You can pause, skip or cancel at any time. There are no lock-in contracts. Once you join, you can manage your subscription directly from your Club profile, including adjusting delivery frequency.

Your first box is packed and shipped from NSW, Australia shortly after you place your order. Future boxes are delivered according to your subscription cycle.

Yes. Our book selections rotate regularly and we track previous deliveries to help ensure ongoing Club members continue discovering new stories over time.

Yes. Our boxes are curated by age group. First Stories is designed for babies and toddlers aged 0–3, while Growing Readers is designed for children aged 4+.

Our Simplified Chinese books come from a range of publishers, so formats can vary. Some books may include Pinyin (拼音) alongside Simplified Chinese characters, while others may use characters only.

Pinyin is not included in every book, as we select titles primarily for the quality of the story, illustrations and suitability for your child’s age.

Yes. Many Booklings families are learning alongside their children or rebuilding confidence in Mandarin. The goal is not perfect language use, but creating positive and consistent reading experiences together.

Absolutely. Many of our members are raising bilingual children who are more confident in English. The books are selected to make Mandarin feel enjoyable, accessible and part of everyday family life.

Many of our books come from trusted international publishers and are not commonly available through mainstream Australian and New Zealand bookstores.

Yes. Free standard shipping Australia-wide is included with all Booklings Club subscriptions.