When I first started studying Chinese I concentrated on only learning Speaking and neglected studying Reading and Writing, which in retrospect was not the best idea. I am now trying to bring my reading and writing up to the same level of my speaking.
I was wondering if anyone knew of any good/interesting basic Chinese stories or writing I could start to read? I find that just learning the characters themselves is far too dry for me because I already know how to speak and use the words, just not how to write them so I need something where I can learn the words in context.... if that makes sense

Thanks!
Dan